Толковый словарь английского языка - counterpoint
Counterpoint
counterpoint
I. noun see: pungent Date: 15th century 1. one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody, the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character ; polyphony , 2. a complementing or contrasting item ; opposite , use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art (as a drama), II. transitive verb Date: 1875 to compose or arrange in ~, to set off or emphasize by juxtaposition ; set in contrast
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n. & v. --n. 1 Mus. a the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules. b a melody played in conjunction with another. 2 a contrasting argument, plot, idea, or literary theme, etc., used to set off the main element. --v.tr. 1 Mus. add counterpoint to. 2 set (an argument, plot, etc.) in contrast to (a main element). Phrases and idioms strict counterpoint an academic exercise in writing counterpoint, not necessarily intended as a composition. Etymology: OF contrepoint f. med.L contrapunctum pricked or marked opposite, i.e. to the original melody (as CONTRA-, pungere punct- prick) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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