Contrapuntalized: meaning, definitions and examples
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contrapuntalized
[ ˌkɒntrəˈpʌn.təl.aɪzd ]
music theory
Contrapuntalized refers to a musical texture that involves the combination of two or more independent melodies or musical lines. This term is often associated with counterpoint, which is a technique used in composition to create harmony through the juxtaposition of distinct melodic lines. In contrapuntalized music, these melodies interweave to form a rich and complex sound. This method enhances the overall musical composition and can create tension and resolution through the interaction of different melodic elements.
Synonyms
counterpointed, interpolated, polyphonic.
Examples of usage
- The contrapuntalized sections of the symphony showcased the composer's skill.
- In this piece, the contrapuntalized themes are expertly woven together.
- The singer performed a contrapuntalized arrangement that highlighted the melody.
Translations
Translations of the word "contrapuntalized" in other languages:
🇵🇹 contrapontado
🇮🇳 संवादात्मक
🇩🇪 kontrapunktiert
🇮🇩 kontrapuntal
🇺🇦 контрапунктований
🇵🇱 kontrapunktyzowany
🇯🇵 対位法的な
🇫🇷 contrapuntique
🇪🇸 contrapuntístico
🇹🇷 kontrapuntal
🇰🇷 대위법적인
🇸🇦 متقابل
🇨🇿 kontrapunktovaný
🇸🇰 kontrapunktovaný
🇨🇳 对位法的
🇸🇮 kontrapunktni
🇮🇸 samsöng
🇰🇿 контрапункттық
🇬🇪 კონტრაპუნქტული
🇦🇿 kontrapunktal
🇲🇽 contrapuntal
Etymology
The term 'contrapuntalized' derives from the concept of 'counterpoint,' which has its roots in the Latin word 'punctus contra punctum,' meaning 'point against point.' This musical technique began to be developed in the medieval period and was further elaborated during the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Composers such as J.S. Bach are renowned for their mastery of counterpoint, using it to create complex musical forms. The evolution of contrapuntal techniques reflected a growing understanding of harmony and melody in Western music. As music theory progressed, the word 'contrapuntal' became increasingly used to describe works that employed these techniques, leading to the formation of 'contrapuntalized' as an adjective to describe something that has been arranged or composed utilizing counterpoint.