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countermelodies

  • plural
    of countermelody.
    countermelody
    noun
    a melody heard, played, or sung simultaneously with another melody as an integral part of the composition.

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Hudson’s work on fellow Canadian Neko Case’s acclaimed ‘00s albums, “Fox Confessor Brings the Flood” and “Middle Cyclone,” reinforced the ways in which his oft-menacing organ chords and gorgeous improvised countermelodies have resonated across generations.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 21, 2025

Their harmonies, countermelodies and synthetic sounds became the standard in pop music in the following decades, all of which are quite indebted to schlager.

From The Guardian Jul. 8, 2020

“Do It Now” is a best-of-McCartney compilation in one song, with regal keyboards, major-minor modulations, countermelodies and a sweet Macca choir that manages to be accessible and experimental.

From Washington Times Sep. 7, 2018

You should read them together because Levy permits a number of resonant themes and images, melodies and countermelodies, to course through all four of these books.

From New York Times Jun. 25, 2018

Gospel and pop singers often add countermelodies, sometimes improvised, and classical music also contains many, many examples of countermelodies.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

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