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contrapunto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • counterpart noun A person or thing that corresponds to or matches another, often in a different place or organization.
  • counterpoint noun In music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.

Senses

contrapunto is used for these senses in English:

  • counterpart One who or that which resembles another.
  • counterpoint (music) 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.

counterpoint — full definition

  1. noun In music, a melody combined with another to create harmony while each remains distinct.
  2. noun A contrasting idea or element that balances or complements another.

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