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counterpoints

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/ /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/

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noun

Couvre-lit, dessus-de-lit

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. "

Après une longue journée, elle tira le doux couvre-lit sur elle et s'endormit presque instantanément.

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noun

Contrepoints

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. "

Le groupe a créé des contrepoints intéressants avec le saxophone et la trompette, rendant la chanson plus riche et plus complexe.

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noun

Contrepoints

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. "

L'architecte a utilisé des murs en pierre brute comme contrepoints aux fenêtres en verre lisse de la maison moderne, créant ainsi un intérêt visuel.

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noun

Contrepoints, points opposés

An opposite point.

Examples :

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

Alors que ma sœur plaide pour un couvre-feu plus tardif, mes parents avancent généralement de solides contrepoints concernant la responsabilité et la sécurité.

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verb

Composer un contrepoint

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. "

Le professeur de musique a demandé aux étudiants de composer un contrepoint à une mélodie simple avec une ligne de basse fluide dans leur prochain devoir.

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verb

Contredire, objecter

To serve as an opposing point against.

Examples :

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

Les recherches détaillées de l'étudiant contredisent l'hypothèse initiale du professeur sur le projet.

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