What is another word for contrapuntal?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒntɹəpˈʌntə͡l] (IPA)

Contrapuntal refers to the art of combining two or more distinct melodies in a composition. Synonyms for this musical term include counterpoint, harmony, polyphony, interweaving, interlacing, interlocking, and overlapping. Each of these terms describes the simultaneous interplay of different musical lines or voices that create a complex, textured sound. Counterpoint denotes the contrast between two or more melodies that are harmonically independent yet work together. Harmony often refers to chords that are used to support a melody. Polyphony refers to the use of multiple melody lines that work together to create a harmonic whole. Interweaving, interlacing, and interlocking refer to the way these melodies interact, weaving together into a cohesive musical structure. Finally, overlapping describes the way one melody might emerge from the other, creating a rich, layered sound.

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What are the hypernyms for Contrapuntal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for contrapuntal?

Contrapuntal refers to music that has multiple melodies played or sung simultaneously. Antonyms for this term would be unison, monophonic or homophonic. Unison refers to a single melody sung or played by multiple voices or instruments at the same pitch and rhythm. Monophonic means that there is a single line of melody that dominates the musical composition, whereas homophonic refers to music that has a dominant melody with supporting harmonies playing in the background. Both monophonic and homophonic music are simpler in structure than contrapuntal music, requiring less attention to individual melody lines and counterpoint.

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Usage examples for Contrapuntal

Without Bononcini's fire or Handel's daring originality, he represented the dry contrapuntal school of Italian music.
"The Great German Composers"
George T. Ferris
The object of composers seemed to be to show mere contrapuntal learning, or to furnish singers opportunity to display vocal agility.
"The Great German Composers"
George T. Ferris
So great was the scandal throughout the whole world of church music that contrapuntal music came near being abandoned entirely.
"The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1"
Rupert Hughes

Related words: contrapuntal music, contrapuntal instruments, contrapuntal arias, contrapuntal composition, contrapuntal fugue

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