countermelody
noun
countermelodies
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pluralof countermelody.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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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
The music is lean and nimble, with improvisatory guitar filigrees, leaping and slapping bass lines, darting accordion countermelodies and huffing brass-band chords, all delivered with pinpoint syncopation.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2023
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
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
