Counterpoint word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "counterpoint" word

[noun] a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
[verb] write in counterpoint
[verb] to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"

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\Coun"ter*point`\ (koun"t?r-point`), n. [Counter- + point.] An opposite point [Obs.] --Sir E. Sandys.
\Coun"ter*point`\, n. [F. contrepoint; cf. It. contrappunto. Cf. {Contrapuntal}.] (Mus.)
(a) The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given {canto fermo} or melody.
(b) The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies.
(c) Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See {Polyphony}. Counterpoint, an invention equivalent to a new creation of music. --Whewell.
\Coun"ter*point`\, n. [OF. contrepoincte, corruption of earlier counstepointe, countepointe, F. courtepointe, fr. L. culcita cushion, mattress (see {Quilt}, and cf. {Cushion}) + puncta, fem. p. p. of pungere to prick (see {Point}). The word properly meant a stitched quilt, with the colors broken one into another.] A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st {Counterpane}. Embroidered coverlets or counterpoints of purple silk. --Sir T. North.

Synonyms for counterpoint

contrast

Related terms: amphibrach, amphimacer, antipode, antipole, beat, chloriambus, counterbalance, counterpoise, dactyl, dactylic hexameter, diaeresis, hexapody, jingle, measure, metrical foot, metron, musica ficta, offset, tetrameter, tetrapody, the contrary, triseme

The fun area, different aproach to word »counterpoint«

Let's analyse "counterpoint" as pure text. This string has Twelve letters in Three syllables and Five vowels. 41.7% of vowels is 3.1% more then average English word. Written in backwards: TNIOPRETNUOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 3090 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- ..- -. - . .-. .--. --- .. -. -

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: counterpoint: 6 + 3 + 5 + 6 + 9 = 29, reduced: 11 . and the final result is Eleven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: counterpoint: 3 + 6 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 7 + 6 + 9 + 5 + 2 = 62, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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