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contrapuntal

 

[ ˌkɒntrəˈpʌnt(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

music

Relating to or characteristic of counterpoint, a technique involving the combination of two or more melodic lines.

Synonyms

counterpoint, polyphonic

Examples of usage

  • The composer used contrapuntal techniques to create a rich and complex musical texture.
  • The contrapuntal interplay between the different instruments added depth to the composition.

Translations

Translations of the word "contrapuntal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contrapontístico

🇮🇳 प्रतिपुस्तक

🇩🇪 kontrapunktisch

🇮🇩 kontrapuntal

🇺🇦 контрапунктний

🇵🇱 kontrapunktyczny

🇯🇵 対位法的 (たいいほうてき)

🇫🇷 contrapuntique

🇪🇸 contrapuntístico

🇹🇷 kontrpuanlı

🇰🇷 대위법적인 (daeui-beopjeog-in)

🇸🇦 تعددي النغمات

🇨🇿 kontrapunktický

🇸🇰 kontrapunktický

🇨🇳 对位的 (duìwèide)

🇸🇮 kontrapunktični

🇮🇸 andstæðukenndur

🇰🇿 контрапункттық

🇬🇪 კონტრაპუნქტული

🇦🇿 kontrapunktik

🇲🇽 contrapuntístico

Word origin

The word 'contrapuntal' originated from the Latin word 'contrapunctus,' which means 'point against point.' It first appeared in English in the 19th century and became commonly used in the context of music theory and composition. Contrapuntal techniques have been employed by composers throughout history, from Johann Sebastian Bach to modern-day musicians, to create intricate and harmonically rich musical pieces.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,214, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.