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counterpoint contrapunctal Contrapunctus contrapuntal Contrapuntal Forms

A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies WordNet 3.0

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A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

In music, counterpoint is the relationship between two or more musical lines which are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and melodic contour. Wikipedia

Relationship between musical voices that are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and contour Wikidata

In music, the combination of two or more melodic lines played against one another. OmegaWiki

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. Wiktionary

(music) a melody added to an existing one. Wiktionary (translation)

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