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1. counterpoint
noun. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt'] a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies.
Synonyms
- concerted music
- polyphony
Antonyms
- monophonic music
- agree
- conform
Etymology
- counter- (English)
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Rhymes with Counterpoint
- checkpoint
- counterpoint
- drypoint
- endpoint
- !exclamation-point
- flashpoint
- gunpoint
- knifepoint
- midpoint
- needlepoint
- pinpoint
- sandpoint
- standpoint
- starpointe
- sunpoint
- valuepoint
- viewpoint
- wellpoint
Sentences with counterpoint
1. Noun, singular or mass
The counterpoint to the question of weaknesses is the question about an employee's strengths.
2. counterpoint
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt'] to show differences when compared; be different.
Synonyms
- oppose
- contrast
- conflict
- foil
- counterbalance
Antonyms
- keep
- compatibility
- uncover
- unbalance
Etymology
- counter- (English)
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. counterpoint
verb. ['ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt'] write in counterpoint.
Synonyms
- write
Antonyms
- refrain
- agreement
Etymology
- counter- (English)
- point (English)
- point (Middle English (1100-1500))