Contrapuntal (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint; "contrapuntal base".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 2
Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The composer skillfully wove the contrapuntal threads of the multiple melodic lines to create a rich and intricate soundscape.
- The intricate contrapuntal texture of the fugue was both challenging and exhilarating for the musicians to perform.
- Bach's Brandenburg Concertos are renowned for their beautiful contrapuntal writing, which adds depth and complexity to the music.
- In a contrapuntal style reminiscent of Baroque music, the artist blended disparate voices and timbres into a stunning musical tapestry.
- The music featured a series of interweaving contrapuntal lines, creating an elaborate pattern of sounds that both competed and harmonized.