counterpoint (n.)

  1. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

    counterpoint (v.)

  1. to show differences when compared; be different; the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities

    [ Syn: contrast ]

  2. write in counterpoint; Bach perfected the art of counterpointing'

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