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countermelody

/ˈkaʊntəˌmɛlədi/ /ˈkaʊnərˌmɛlədi/

Meanings
noun
A secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody.

Examples :

"As the pianist played the main melody of the song, the violinist wove a beautiful countermelody around it. "
music

Related Words

Illustration primary

primary noun

/ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/

A primary election; a preliminary election to select a political candidate of a political party.

"The primary for the school board was held next Tuesday. "

Illustration main

main verb

/meɪn/

Short for mainline.

"The school's main water supply line is broken, so they're fixing it. "

Illustration with

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration simultaneously

simultaneously adverb

/ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/

Occurring at the same time.

"The teacher spoke to the students, and simultaneously, the bell rang. "

Illustration played

played verb

/pleɪd/

To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.

"They played long and hard."

Illustration melody

melody noun

/ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/

Tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

"The sweet melody of the school bell signaled the end of the day. "

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secondary noun

/ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/

Any flight feather attached to the ulna (forearm) of a bird.

"The bird's secondary feathers are essential for its flight. "

Illustration violinist

violinist noun

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪnɪst/ /vaɪəˈlɪnɪst/

A person who plays the violin

"The violinist played a beautiful melody at the school concert. "

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supplemental noun

/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntl/ /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntl/

Something that supplements or adds to.

"The school provided a supplemental reading list for students who wanted to learn more about the topic. "

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around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

Illustration pianist

pianist noun

/piˈænɪst/ /ˈpi.ənɪst/

A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.

"My sister is a talented pianist and plays beautiful music for our family every Sunday. "