contrapuntal

English

Etymology

From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”).

Adjective

contrapuntal (comparative more contrapuntal, superlative most contrapuntal)

  1. Of or in counterpoint.
  2. (music) Of or relating to counterpoint.
  3. (music, of a piece of music) With two or more independent melodic lines.

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