counterpoint
pronunciation
How to pronounce counterpoint in British English:
UK [ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt]
How to pronounce counterpoint in American English:
US [ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt]
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- Noun:
- a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
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- Verb:
- to show differences when compared; be different
- write in counterpoint
Word Origin
- counterpoint (n.)
- early 15c., of stitching, from Old French cuilte contrepointe "quilt stitched through and through," altered from coute pointe, from Medieval Latin culcita puncta "quilted mattress," from Latin culcita "cushion" + puncta, fem. past participle of pungere "to prick, stab" (see pungent). Of music, mid-15c., from Old French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin cantus contrapunctus, from contrapunctum, from Latin contra + puncta, with reference to the indication of musical notes by "pricking" with a pointed pen over or under the original melody on a manuscript.
Example
- 1. A composer who specializes in counterpoint .
- 2. Counterpoint : web is often easier to develop , especially if targeting multiple devices
- 3. Rather she selected pieces she liked and wanted to live with that both fit the available space and added a rich , modern counterpoint to the charm and historical quality of the building .
- 4. Counterpoint : it 's always been possible to monetize on the web , and the opportunities are growing
- 5. Counterpoint : web runtimes are much faster today , and most apps don 't need the speed anyway