Meaning & use
Counterpoint
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A contrasting or complementary element set against another, or the musical technique of combining independent melodic lines.
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Her calm demeanor served as a counterpoint to his nervous energy.
Bach was a master of counterpoint, weaving multiple melodies together seamlessly.
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In music, counterpoint refers specifically to the relationship between two or more melodic lines played simultaneously; the general sense of "contrast" developed later.
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