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counterpoints

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/ /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/

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noun

Cubrecama, colcha

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet.

Examples :

"After a long day, she pulled the soft counterpoints over herself and fell asleep almost instantly. "

Después de un largo día, se puso la suave colcha sobre sí misma y se durmió casi al instante.

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noun

Contrapuntos

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.

Examples :

"The band created interesting counterpoints with the saxophone and trumpet, making the song sound richer and more complex. "

La banda creó contrapuntos interesantes con el saxofón y la trompeta, haciendo que la canción sonara más rica y compleja.

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noun

Contrapuntos

Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.

Examples :

"The architect used rough stone walls as counterpoints to the smooth glass windows in the modern house, creating visual interest. "

El arquitecto utilizó muros de piedra rugosa como contrapuntos a las ventanas de vidrio liso de la casa moderna, creando interés visual.

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noun

Contrapuntos, puntos opuestos

An opposite point.

Examples :

""While my sister argues for a later curfew, my parents usually offer strong counterpoints about responsibility and safety." "

Mientras mi hermana argumenta a favor de un toque de queda más tarde, mis padres suelen ofrecer fuertes contrapuntos sobre la responsabilidad y la seguridad.

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verb

Componer contrapunto

To compose or arrange such music.

Examples :

"The music professor asked the students to counterpoints a simple melody with a flowing bass line in their next assignment. "

El profesor de música pidió a los estudiantes que compusieran un contrapunto a una melodía simple con una línea de bajo fluida en su próxima tarea.

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verb

Contradecir, rebatir

To serve as an opposing point against.

Examples :

"The student's detailed research counterpoints the teacher's initial assumption about the project. "

La investigación detallada del estudiante contradice la suposición inicial del profesor sobre el proyecto.

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