counterpoint

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n. 对位法, 旋律配合, 复调

发音

其它 /ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/

词形变化

counterpoints 复数 counterpointed counterpointing counterpoints 三单 counterpoints counterpointing 现在分词 counterpointed 过去式 counterpointed 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

    对位法

    可数 不可数 音乐
  2. 2.

    Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.

    可数 不可数
  3. 3.

    An opposite point.

    可数 不可数

    […] Priests; who affecting in them selves and their followers a certein Angelical puritie, fell sodainly to the very counterpoint of justifying bestialitie.

  4. 1.

    Obsolete form of counterpane.

    废旧
v.
  1. 1.

    To compose or arrange such music.

    及物
  2. 2.

    To serve as an opposing point against.

    及物

词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

polyphony
动词

同义词 1

contrast

上位词 3

write differ compose

下位词 4

conflict oppose foil counterbalance

词源

Inherited from Middle English [Term?], from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrāpūnctum. Equivalent to counter- + point.

来源：wiktionary