COUNTERPOINTED
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Counterpointed.
Counterpointed - as a noun
A musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
Counterpointed - as a verb
To show differences when compared; be different
Example: "The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contrast10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
differ13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Write in counterpoint
Example: "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
Example Sentences
"The soprano's melody counterpointed the bass line in the choral composition."
"The guitarist's solo counterpointed the main melody in the jazz piece."
"The artist counterpointed bold brushstrokes with delicate details in her painting."
"The chef counterpointed the rich flavors with a hint of acidity in the dish."
"The author counterpointed the protagonist's optimism with the bleakness of the setting."
Word Game Points
Is COUNTERPOINTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, counterpointed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COUNTERPOINTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is COUNTERPOINTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, counterpointed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOUNTERPOINTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is COUNTERPOINTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, counterpointed is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOUNTERPOINTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
