counterpoint (Meaning)

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counterpoint (n)

a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

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to show differences when compared; be different

write in counterpoint

The melody in the song's chorus provided a beautiful counterpoint to the main theme.
The artist skillfully blended colors to create a visual counterpoint that drew the viewer's attention.
In literature, the protagonist's optimism serves as a counterpoint to the darker themes of the novel.
The dancer's graceful movements acted as a counterpoint to the intensity of the music.
The professor's lecture presented a counterpoint to the prevailing theories in the field.
The comedian's humor provided a welcome counterpoint to the seriousness of the discussion.
The contrasting flavors of sweet and salty created a delightful counterpoint in the dish.
The architect incorporated modern elements as a counterpoint to the historic building's design.
The politician's speech offered a compelling counterpoint to the opposition's arguments.
The playwright used dialogue as a counterpoint to convey conflicting perspectives within the play.

a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies, to show differences when compared; be different, write in counterpoint

contrast, complement,foil,correlate, antithesis, negation, opposite, mirror image, supplement, antonym

analog, analog, counterpart, analogue, copy, counterpart, analogue,synonym, copy, synonym

The melody in the song's chorus provided a beautiful counterpoint to the main theme.

The artist skillfully blended colors to create a visual counterpoint that drew the viewer's attention.

In literature, the protagonist's optimism serves as a counterpoint to the darker themes of the novel.

The dancer's graceful movements acted as a counterpoint to the intensity of the music.