Overview of noun counterpoint

The noun counterpoint has 1 sense

• counterpoint -- (a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies)

Overview of verb counterpoint

The verb counterpoint has 2 senses

• contrast, counterpoint -- (to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities")


• counterpoint -- (write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing")