counterpoint

Words with a similar base: counterpoint

'counterpoint'

[counterpoint.n.01] as in: a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

'counterpoint'

[contrast.v.02] as in: to show differences when compared; be different

Examples:
the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities

'counterpoint'

[counterpoint.v.02] as in: write in counterpoint

Examples:
Bach perfected the art of counterpointing

Origins

					counterpoint (English)
├── counter- (English)
└── point (English)
    └── point (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── point (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
            ├── punctum (Latin)
            └── punctus (Latin)

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