contrapuntal
contrapuntal · more contrapuntal · most contrapuntal
Of or in counterpointOf or in counterpoint.
/ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/
Meaning
3 sensesOf or in counterpoint.
relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint
Of or relating to counterpoint.
With two or more independent melodic lines.
having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”).From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”).
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Forms
more contrapuntal, most contrapuntal| Comparative | more contrapuntal Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most contrapuntal Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together:polyphonic
Word family
3 related wordsRelatedcounterpoint
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form