What is another word for contrapuntist?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɹəpˈʌntɪst] (IPA)

The term "contrapuntist" refers to a musician who specializes in counterpoint, a technique in which two or more melodic lines are woven together to create a complex harmony. Synonyms for contrapuntist include composer, arranger, harmonist, and polyphonist. Other related terms include fugue writer, counterpoint master, and music theorist. While some of these terms may have slightly different meanings, they all refer to someone who has a deep understanding of how to create complex harmonies and melodies. Contrapuntists often work in classical music, but their techniques can also be applied to other genres such as jazz and rock.

What are the hypernyms for Contrapuntist?

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What are the hyponyms for Contrapuntist?

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  • hyponyms for contrapuntist (as nouns)

Usage examples for Contrapuntist

I should liken one who invents melodies to a noble racehorse, and a mere contrapuntist to a hired post-hack."
"Haydn"
J. Cuthbert Hadden
Contemporaneously with his pupilage under Hummel, he studied the theory of music with Simon Sechter, an eminent contrapuntist.
"Great Violinists And Pianists"
George T. Ferris
Similarly, his polyphonic style is easily intelligible to the trained contrapuntist"-and more to the same effect, Jadassohn is here only expressing what every competent musician knows.
"Wagner's Tristan und Isolde"
George Ainslie Hight

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