How do you pronounce counterpoint?

counterpoint is pronounced as /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/.

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counterpoint

🎵counterpoint (kaʊntərˌpɔɪnt)

noun

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

contrepoint (contrepoint)

counterpart counterproductive

Signification

an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody

Traduction de la signification

un argument, une idée ou un thème contrastant avec un autre; aussi un terme musical pour mélodie indépendante

Phrases d'exemple

Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.

Son attitude calme était un contrepoint à sa colère.

Synonymes

contrast, opposition, foil, antithesis

Antonymes

agreement, similarity

Collocations

serve as a counterpoint, musical counterpoint, counterpoint to argument

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