contrapuntist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of contrapuntist
From the Italian word contrappuntista, dating back to 1770–80. See counterpoint, -ist
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He studied at the University of his native city, choosing the law for his profession, but making music the occupation of his leisure hours,—the well-known contrapuntist, Türk, being his instructor in musical theory and composition.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 29, March, 1860 by Various
Other music was required to depict the emotions than that of the contrapuntist, with its puzzling intricacies.
From For Every Music Lover A Series of Practical Essays on Music by Aubertine Woodward Moore
“Great John Relfe”: Browning’s music master—a celebrated contrapuntist.
From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Edward Berdoe
Perhaps not in your pedant's style, O great contrapuntist!
From Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History by Charles F. (Charles Francis) Horne
He was the most consummate contrapuntist of his age: therefore the critics and professors declared he knew nothing about counterpoint.
From Richard Wagner Composer of Operas by John F. Runciman
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