What is the definition of counterpoint

	counterpoint
1.		[ noun ] (music,fine art) a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
Related terms:		polyphony inversion
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2.		[ verb ] to show differences when compared; be different
Synonyms:		contrast
Examples:		"the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Related terms:		differ oppose conflict foil contrast
3.		[ verb ] (music) write in counterpoint
Examples:		"Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Related terms:		compose music

Similar spelling:		counterpoison counterpoise counterpoised counterplan counterplot counterpart counterpose counterstain counterperson counteract countertop counterman countercurrent countermine counterplay counterplea countershot countersign countersink counterfoil counterfeit countersuit countercoup counterpane counterproposal counter_tube counterblast counterwoman counterpunch countertenor counteroffer countersink_bit counterargument counterweight counteraction counteractive counterattack counterfeiter counterstrike counterspy counterfactual counterexample counterculture counterbalance countervailing countermove counterblow countervail counterfire counterglow countermand counterbore counterbalanced counteractively counterirritant countercheck counterclaim countermarch conterminous