Англо-русский словарь - counterpoint
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counterpoint
noun mus. контрапункт
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1. муз. контрапункт; полифония 2. лит. многоплановость; полифоническое построение 3. разнообразие; игра контрастов their white robes were a counterpoint to the black of diplomats —- их белые одеяния выделялись на фоне черных костюмов дипломатов ...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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n. & v. --n. 1 Mus. a the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules. b a melody played in conjunction with another. 2 a contrasting argument, plot, idea, or literary theme, etc., used to set off the main element. --v.tr. 1 Mus. add counterpoint to. 2 set (an argument, plot, etc.) in contrast to (a main element). Phrases and idioms strict counterpoint an academic exercise in writing counterpoint, not necessarily intended as a composition. Etymology: OF contrepoint f. med.L contrapunctum pricked or marked opposite, i.e. to the original melody (as CONTRA-, pungere punct- prick) ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrapunctus, from Latin contra- counter- + Medieval Latin punctus musical note, melody, from Latin, act of pricking, from pungere to prick — more at pungent Date: 15th century 1. a. one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody b. the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character ; polyphony 2. a. a complementing or contrasting item ; opposite b. use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art (as a drama) II. transitive verb Date: 1875 1. to compose or arrange in ~ 2. to set off or emphasize by juxtaposition ; set in contrast ~s the public and the private man — Tom Bishop ...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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(counterpoints) Something that is a counterpoint to something else contrasts with it in a satisfying way. (JOURNALISM) Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims. = complement N-COUNT: usu sing, oft N to n ...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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~ n 1 a combination of two or more tunes that are played together to sound like one tune 2 a tune that is one part of counterpoint ...Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
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