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