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noun 
  1. (music) 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
  2. any similar contrasting element in a work of art
Translations: 
  • German: Kontrapunkt
  • Italian: contrappunto
verb 
  1. (transitive) to compose or arrange such music
Translations: 
  • German: kontrapunktieren
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