counterpoint

Senso (Inglese)

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
2. (countable, uncountable) Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
3. (countable, uncountable) An opposite point.

Verb

1. (transitive) To compose or arrange such music.
2. (transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.

Concetti

contrappunto

discanto

riunione festiva

sinonimi

contrast

harmonization

Traduzioni

contrepoint

Kontrapunkt

contrapunto

contrapunt

contraponto

contrapunt

contrastar

εναρμόνιση

αντίστιξη

contrapor

kontrapunktieren

contrapunt

en yüksek ses

fer front

Pronunciato come (IPA)

/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/

Etimologia (Inglese)

Ereditato da inglese medio:

In summary

Inherited from Middle English [Term?], from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrāpūnctum. Equivalent to counter- + point.