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counterpoint

Definition

  • noun: a combination of two or more melodies that are played together
  • noun: one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody

Examples

  • The violence of the movie is 'counterpointed' by/with ironic humor.

  • The dressing is a refreshing 'counterpoint to' the spicy chicken.

  • The painting is a pleasant 'counterpoint to' his earlier works.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) versus Planck time? I'm fine. Good. Then tomorrow after lunch, you can give a brief presentation on m-theory. Argue counterpoints with Bo and Rell vis-a-vis Witten and Dirac. Whoo-hoo! Go. Go all the way to the top. Go! Whoo-hoo! (..)
    2016 Captain Fantastic