Definition of the word counterpoint

Pronunciation of vocabulary counterpoint

counterpointnoun

đối âm

/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt//ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/

Origin of the word counterpoint

The word "counterpoint" has its roots in Italian, dating back to the 14th century. The term "contrapunto" was originally used by music theorists to describe the practice of combining two or more independent melodies, often with different rhythms and harmonies, to create a richer and more complex musical texture. The word "contrapunto" is derived from the Latin "contrapunctus," which means "point against point" or "note against note." This refers to the simultaneous use of multiple melodic lines that intersect and intersect with each other, creating a complex web of sound. Over time, the term "counterpoint" became widely adopted in English and other languages, and its meaning expanded to include not only the technical practice of combining melodies but also the resulting musical style, which is characterized by its intricate interweaving of melodic lines and harmonies.

Vocabulary summary counterpoint

typenoun

meaning(music) counterpoint

Example of vocabulary counterpointnamespace

meaning

the combination of two or more tunes played together to form a single piece of music

sự kết hợp của hai hoặc nhiều giai điệu được chơi cùng nhau để tạo thành một bản nhạc duy nhất

  • The two melodies are played in counterpoint.

    Hai giai điệu được chơi theo kiểu đối âm.

meaning

a tune played in combination with another one

một giai điệu được chơi kết hợp với một giai điệu khác

meaning

an effective or interesting contrast

một sự tương phản hiệu quả hoặc thú vị

  • This work is in austere counterpoint to that of Gaudi.

    Tác phẩm này có sự tương phản nghiêm ngặt với tác phẩm của Gaudi.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary counterpoint

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