counterpoint
The origin and history of counterpoint.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin contrāpūnctum, from counter- + point, originally referring to notes set "point against point."
The origin and history of counterpoint.
From Medieval Latin contrāpūnctum, from counter- + point, originally referring to notes set "point against point."
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