English Explanatory Dictionary

contrapuntal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or in counterpoint.
  2. Of or relating to counterpoint.
  3. With two or more independent melodic lines.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/

Word forms

contrapuntal more contrapuntal most contrapuntal

Etymology

From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”).

Derived words

contrapuntalism contrapuntally
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