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counterpoint

/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/

/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/

Traductions

counterpointnoun

counterpoints

/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/

/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/

контрапункт

The composer skillfully used counterpoint in his symphony.

Композитор искусно использовал контрапункт в своей симфонии.

Synonymes

counterpointverb

counterpointed

Past Simple

counterpointed

Past Participle

counterpointing

Gerund

/ˈkaʊn.tə.pɔɪnt/

/ˈkaʊn.tɚ.pɔɪnt/

противопоставлять

The author uses humor to counterpoint the serious themes in the novel.

Автор использует юмор, чтобы противопоставлять серьёзные темы в романе.

Synonymes

set against

harmonize with

play against

counterpointadjective

Attributive use of the noun (e.g., "counterpoint techniques")

Synonymes

Définitions

counterpointnoun

A musical technique involving the combination of two or more independent melodies to create a harmonious composition.

The composer's use of counterpoint in the symphony added depth and complexity to the piece.

A contrasting but parallel element, theme, or idea.

The novel's exploration of love and betrayal served as a counterpoint to its themes of loyalty and trust.

Music composed using counterpoint, or a passage in which counterpoint is used.

The fugue's intricate counterpoint dazzled the audience.

counterpointverb

To compose or arrange music in counterpoint, which involves the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture.

The composer decided to counterpoint the main melody with a contrasting theme to create a richer sound.

To contrast or juxtapose something with another, often to highlight differences or create a balanced effect.

The artist used bright colors to counterpoint the dark tones in the painting, creating a striking visual effect.

counterpointadjective

Relating to or characteristic of counterpoint, especially as a musical technique.

She studied counterpoint methods to improve her compositions.