contrapuntist

[ kon-truh-puhn-tist ]

noun

1. a person skilled in the practice of counterpoint.

contrapuntist

/ ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntɪst /

noun

1. music a composer skilled in counterpoint

Word History and Origins

Origin of contrapuntist¹

From the Italian word contrappuntista, dating back to 1770–80. See counterpoint, -ist

Example Sentences

I should compare one who invents melodies to a noble racehorse, and a mere contrapuntist to a hired post hack.

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Much that Nabucco contained demonstrated the fully-trained composer, the scientific musician, and the able contrapuntist.

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The discourse and instruction of the great contrapuntist could not be without influence on Wolfgang's work.

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Albrechtsberger, one of these, was a famous contrapuntist of his time, and the student gained much from his teaching.

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Contemporaneously with his pupilage under Hummel, he studied the theory of music with Simon Sechter, an eminent contrapuntist.

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