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counterpoint
noun
verb
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
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noun
a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
verb
write in counterpoint
“Bach perfected the art of counterpointing”
verb
to show differences when compared; be different
“the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”
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Bach perfected the art of counterpointing
the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
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