counterpoint

Noun
  1. A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies (synset 107038888)
    associated with: inversion - (counterpoint) a variation of a melody or part in which ascending intervals are replaced by descending intervals and vice versa
    is a type of: concerted music, polyphonic music, polyphony - music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments
Verb
  1. To show differences when compared;
    Be different (synset 202672941)
    "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
    is a type of: differ - be different
    subtypes:
    same as: contrast
  2. Write in counterpoint (synset 201709700)
    "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
    referred to in: music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
    is a type of: compose, write - write music

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