contrapuntist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of contrapuntist
From the Italian word contrappuntista, dating back to 1770–80. See counterpoint, -ist
Example Sentences
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In 1844 Rubinstein's parents removed to Berlin in order to give Anton and his younger brother Nicolas a musical education, and the boys became pupils of Dehn, the celebrated contrapuntist.
From The Masters and their Music A series of illustrative programs with biographical, esthetical, and critical annotations by W. S. B. (William Smythe Babcock) Mathews
Contemporaneously with his pupilage under Hummel, he studied the theory of music with Simon Sechter, an eminent contrapuntist.
From Great Violinists And Pianists by George T. (George Titus) Ferris
In 1844 his parents removed to Berlin, and he was placed under Dehn, the famous contrapuntist, to study composition.
From The Standard Operas (12th edition) Their Plots, Their Music, and Their Composers by George P. (George Putnam) Upton
His training as a composer was finished under the contrapuntist Dehn, with whom Glinka stayed for several months at Berlin.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 1 "Gichtel, Johann" to "Glory" by Various
In his oratorio The Death of Jesus Graun shows his skill as a contrapuntist, and his originality of melodious invention.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" by Various
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