contrapuntal

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Etymology

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From Latin Latin punctus contra punctum (note against note).

Adjective

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contrapuntal (comparative more contrapuntal, superlative most contrapuntal)

  1. Of or in counterpoint.
  2. (music) Of or relating to counterpoint.
  3. (music, of a piece of music) With two or more independent melodic lines.

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