Definitions for contrapuntal
ˌkɒn trəˈpʌn tlcon·tra·pun·tal

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1. contrapuntaladjective

   relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint

   "contrapuntal base"

2. polyphonic, contrapuntaladjective

   having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together

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1. contrapuntaladjective

   Of or relating to counterpoint.

2. Etymology: From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”)

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1. contrapuntal

   In music, counterpoint is the relationship between two or more musical lines (or voices) which are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and melodic contour. It has been most commonly identified in the European classical tradition, strongly developing during the Renaissance and in much of the common practice period, especially in the Baroque period. The term originates from the Latin punctus contra punctum meaning "point against point", i.e. "note against note". In Western pedagogy, counterpoint is taught through a system of species (see below). There are several different forms of counterpoint, including imitative counterpoint and free counterpoint. Imitative counterpoint involves the repetition of a main melodic idea across different vocal parts, with or without variation. Compositions written in free counterpoint often incorporate non-traditional harmonies and chords, chromaticism and dissonance.

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1. contrapuntal

   Contrapuntal refers to a type of music composition in which two or more relatively independent and harmonically interdependent melodies are played or sung together. It is the technique of combining different melodic lines in a musical composition in a way that they establish a harmonic relationship while retaining their individuality. This term is derived from the Latin 'punctus contra punctum', meaning 'note against note', highlighting the opposition and interplay between different melodies.

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1. Contrapuntaladjective

   pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint

2. Etymology: [It. contrappunto counterpoint. See Counterpoint.]

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1. • Music

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrapuntal in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contrapuntal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=contrapuntal
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Contrapuntal
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contrapuntal
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contrapuntal
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
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