Definition of contrapuntal Contrapuntal

con•tra•pun•tal

We found 4 definitions of contrapuntal from 3 different sources.

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What does contrapuntal mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

contrapuntal - relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; "contrapuntal base"
contrapuntal - having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together
  polyphonic
  music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.); "his music was his central interest"
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  • contrapuntal (a.)
    Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint.

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