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counterpoint

KOWN-tur poynt

[Latin]

The art of combining two or more melodies to be performed simultaneously and musically. In counterpoint, the melody is supported by another melody rather than by chords.

Example


Johann Sebastian Bach: The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080, Contrapunctus 1


Johann Sebastian Bach: The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080, Contrapunctus 4


Johann Sebastian Bach: The Art of the Fugue, BWV 1080, Contrapunctus 7


See Also

[French] contrepoint (m)
[German] Kontrapunkt (m)
[Italian] contrappunto (m)

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Last Updated: 2013-02-14 18:59:04