counterpoint in Portuguese
counterpoint in Portuguese is contraponto — counterpoint means in music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.
counterpoint in Portuguese
contraponto
What does "counterpoint" mean?
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noun In music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.
"The fugue is a masterclass in counterpoint."
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noun A contrasting idea or element that balances or complements another.
"Her sharp wit provided a nice counterpoint to his seriousness."
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counterpoint in a sentence
- The fugue is a masterclass in counterpoint.
- Her sharp wit provided a nice counterpoint to his seriousness.
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What is "counterpoint" in Portuguese?
"counterpoint" in Portuguese is contraponto. counterpoint means: In music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.
How do you use "counterpoint" in a sentence?
Example: "The fugue is a masterclass in counterpoint." In Portuguese, "counterpoint" is contraponto.
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