counterpoint

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪnt/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(koun′tər point′)

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counterpoint n figurative (complement, contrast)contrapunto nm
 The gorgeous visuals serve as the perfect counterpoint for the film's subtle story.
counterpoint n (music: two or more melodic lines)contrapunto nm
 Bach was a master of counterpoint.
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'counterpoint' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
In the English description:
contrapuntal - polyphony
Spanish:
contrapuntear - contrapunto


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