word
counterpoint
KOWN-ter-poynt
ˈkaʊntərpɔɪntListen
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Syllable breakdown
counterpoint
Dictionary meaning
The technique of combining two or more melodic lines so that they complement each other.
History and origin
Latin — 'punctus contra punctum' (note against note).
Examples
- Bach's mastery of counterpoint is evident in every one of his fugues.
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