Contrapuntal

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑntɹəˈpənˈtɑɫ/

Contrapuntal (adjective)

  1. Describing music that combines different melodies played together.
  2. Describing a style that uses multiple themes or voices in a story.

Examples

  • The composition features a contrapuntal style that enhances its complexity.
  • The novel employs a contrapuntal narrative that intertwines multiple perspectives.

Common collocations: contrapuntal harmony, contrapuntal texture, contrapuntal themes, contrapuntal voices

Synonyms of Contrapuntal

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Contrapuntal

  • referring to music with a single melody line.