contrapuntal
[ kon-truh-puhn-tl ]
adjectiveMusic.
of or relating to counterpoint.
composed of two or more relatively independent melodies sounded together.
Origin of contrapuntal
1Other words from contrapuntal
- con·tra·pun·tal·ly, adverb
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How to use contrapuntal in a sentence
Gilchrist is one of our most polished composers contrapuntally, but has been here in a very lyric mood.
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British Dictionary definitions for contrapuntal
contrapuntal
/ (ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl) /
adjective
music characterized by counterpoint
Origin of contrapuntal
1C19: from Italian contrappunto counterpoint + al 1
Derived forms of contrapuntal
- contrapuntally, adverb
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