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Counterpoint
UK
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
Translation counterpoint into russian
counterpoint
Noun
UK
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
The composer skillfully used counterpoint in his symphony.
Композитор искусно использовал контрапункт в своей симфонии.
counterpoint
Verb
UK
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
The author uses humor to counterpoint the serious themes in the novel.
Автор использует юмор, чтобы противопоставлять серьёзные темы в романе.
Definitions
counterpoint
Noun
UK
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
A musical technique involving the combination of two or more independent melodies to create a harmonious composition.
The composer's use of counterpoint in the symphony added depth and complexity to the piece.
A contrasting but parallel element, theme, or idea.
The novel's exploration of love and betrayal served as a counterpoint to its themes of loyalty and trust.
counterpoint
Verb
UK
/ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt/
US
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
To compose or arrange music in counterpoint, which involves the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture.
The composer decided to counterpoint the main melody with a contrasting theme to create a richer sound.
To contrast or juxtapose something with another, often to highlight differences or create a balanced effect.
The artist used bright colors to counterpoint the dark tones in the painting, creating a striking visual effect.
Idioms and phrases
musical counterpoint
He studied musical counterpoint extensively in college.
музыкальный контрапункт
Он тщательно изучал музыкальный контрапункт в колледже.
vocal counterpoint
The choir's vocal counterpoint created a rich harmony.
вокальный контрапункт
Вокальный контрапункт хора создал богатую гармонию.
contrapuntal counterpoint
The composer was known for his intricate contrapuntal counterpoint.
контрапунктический контрапункт
Композитор был известен своим сложным контрапунктическим контрапунктом.
baroque counterpoint
Baroque counterpoint is a defining feature of the era's music.
барочный контрапункт
Барочный контрапункт является определяющей чертой музыки той эпохи.
fugue counterpoint
The fugue counterpoint was particularly challenging to master.
фуговый контрапункт
Фуговый контрапункт был особенно сложным для освоения.