Counterpoint ¹

Definition: An opposite point

Counterpoint ²

Definition: The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melody

Counterpoint ³

Definition: The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies.

Counterpoint ⁴

Definition: Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See Polyphony.

Counterpoint ⁵

Definition: A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane.

counterpoint ⁶

Definition: a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

counterpoint ⁷

Definition: write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

counterpoint ⁸

Definition: to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"