counterpoint

/kˈaʊntɚpˌɔɪnt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

verb

1. to show differences when compared; be different
   “the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities”
2. write in counterpoint
   “Bach perfected the art of counterpointing”

Synonyms for counterpoint

• contrast

Words that rhyme with counterpoint

• point
• joint
• disjoint
• pinpoint
• appoint
• flashpoint
• anoint
• needlepoint
• viewpoint
• checkpoint
• disappoint
• endpoint
• gunpoint
• midpoint
• standpoint
• wellpoint
• datapoint
• drypoint
• joynt
• knifepoint
• lapoint
• lapointe
• pierpoint
• pointe
• powerpoint
• reappoint
• sandpoint
• starpointe
• sunpoint
• valuepoint