word
Contrapposto
kon-trah-POS-toh
/ˌkɒntrɑːˈpɒstoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
contrapposto
Dictionary meaning
A sculptural pose where the human figure shifts weight onto one leg.
History and origin
Italian: opposite
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