Associations to the word «Contrapuntal»
Noun
- Fugue
- Texture
- Bach
- Idiom
- Baroque
- Improvisation
- Melody
- Handel
- Accompaniment
- Chord
- Imitation
- Sonata
- Harmony
- Prelude
- Unison
- Complexity
- Mastery
- Brahms
- Beethoven
- Finale
- Haydn
- Canon
- Clarity
- Rhythm
- Exposition
- Composer
- Progression
- Symphony
- Composition
- Theme
- Technique
- Style
- Quartet
- Employ
- Chorus
- Setting
- Variation
- Violin
- Writing
- Music
- Passage
- Trio
- Organ
- Device
- Keyboard
- Opus
- Skill
- Masse
- Instrument
- Piece
- Tune
- Invention
- Piano
- Movement
- Voice
- Phrase
- Working
- Section
- Pitch
- Orchestra
- Choir
- Work
- Sullivan
Adjective
Wiktionary
CONTRAPUNTAL, adjective. (music) Of or relating to counterpoint.
Dictionary definition
CONTRAPUNTAL, adjective. Relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; "contrapuntal base".
CONTRAPUNTAL, adjective. Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together.
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.