- single counterpoint
- noun
: counterpoint in which the added part lies uniformly above or below the cantus firmus
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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Counterpoint — Coun ter*point , n. [F. contrepoint; cf. It. contrappunto. Cf. {Contrapuntal}.] (Mus.) (a) The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given {canto fermo} or melody. (b) The art of polyphony, or composite… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
counterpoint — /kown teuhr poynt /, n. 1. Music. the art of combining melodies. 2. Music. the texture resulting from the combining of individual melodic lines. 3. a melody composed to be combined with another melody. 4. Also called counterpoint rhythm. Pros.… … Universalium
Counterpoint — For other uses, see Counterpoint (disambiguation). Extract from Fugue no. 17 in A flat major, BWV 862, from book 1 of The Well Tempered Clavier by Bach, who is widely regarded as the greatest practitioner of counterpoint.[ … Wikipedia
counterpoint — n. accompanying melody 1) double; single; triple counterpoint 2) in counterpoint to contrasting element 3) to serve as a counterpoint to * * * [ kaʊntəpɔɪnt] single triple counterpoint [ accompanying melody ] double [ contrasting element ] to… … Combinatory dictionary
counterpoint — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrapunctus, from Latin contra counter + Medieval Latin punctus musical note, melody, from Latin, act of pricking, from pungere to prick more at pungent Date … New Collegiate Dictionary
Delphic — For the ancient Greek city, see Delphi. For other related terms, see Delphi (disambiguation). Delphic Delphic supporting Bloc Party as part of the iTunes festival in July 2009. Background information … Wikipedia
Delphic — est un groupe de dance alternative de Manchester, Grande Bretagne[1]. Ils sont signés sur le label Polydor et leur single Counterpoint , produit par Ewan Pearson, est sorti en avril 2009 sur R S Records[2],[3]. En 2009, le gro … Wikipédia en Français
Clavier-Übung III — Johann Sebastian Bach, 1746 The Clavier Übung III, sometimes referred to as the German Organ Mass, is a collection of compositions for organ by Johann Sebastian Bach, started in 1735–6 and published in 1739. It is considered to be Bach s most… … Wikipedia
Fugue — For other uses, see Fugue (disambiguation). A six part fugue from The Musical Offering, in the hand of Johann Sebastian Bach. In music, a fugue ( … Wikipedia
symphony — /sim feuh nee/, n., pl. symphonies. 1. Music. a. an elaborate instrumental composition in three or more movements, similar in form to a sonata but written for an orchestra and usually of far grander proportions and more varied elements. b. an… … Universalium
