counterpoints
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Noun
counterpoints noun
- The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet.
counterpoints noun
- 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.
- Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
- An opposite point.
Verb
counterpoints verb
- To compose or arrange such music.
- To serve as an opposing point against.
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bedcoverbedspreadcontrapuntalpolyphonycontrastcounterargumentcounter argumentcountertermcounterscounterposecounteringcounterviewcountercountervailingrebuttalscounterpunchrejoinderscounteraction
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