noun🔗ShareContrapuntoA 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."The choir created a beautiful effect when they sang in counterpoint, with each voice singing a different melody that harmonized with the others. "El coro creó un hermoso efecto cuando cantaron en contrapunto, con cada voz cantando una melodía diferente que armonizaba con las demás.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrapunto, elemento contrastanteAny similar contrasting element in a work of art."The comedian's serious story about his childhood provided a surprising counterpoint to his usual lighthearted jokes. "La historia seria del comediante sobre su infancia proporcionó un contrapunto sorprendente a sus chistes habituales y alegres.artmusicliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareContrapunto, punto opuestoAn opposite point."Her enthusiasm for the project was a strong counterpoint to his skepticism. "Su entusiasmo por el proyecto fue un fuerte contrapunto a su escepticismo.pointphilosophylogicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContrapuntear, componerTo compose or arrange such music."The composer decided to counterpoint a lively melody with a somber bass line to create a feeling of tension. "El compositor decidió contrapuntear una melodía animada con una línea de bajo sombría para crear una sensación de tensión.musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareContradecir, oponerse aTo serve as an opposing point against."Her excitement about going to the party counterpointed her mother's concerns about her staying out late. "Su entusiasmo por ir a la fiesta contradecía las preocupaciones de su madre por que se quedara fuera hasta tarde.pointmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCubrecama, colchaThe topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet."The guest room had a beautiful floral counterpoint on the bed. "La habitación de invitados tenía una hermosa colcha floral en la cama.materialitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
