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Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) An opposite poin.

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melod.

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) The art of polyphony, or composite melody, i. e., melody not single, but moving attended by one or more related melodies..

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) Music in parts; part writing; harmony; polyphonic music. See Polyphony.

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal weight; to equal in weight; to balance the weight of; to counterbalance.

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (v. t.) To act against with equal power; to balance.

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) A weight sufficient to balance another, as in the opposite scale of a balance; an equal weight..

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) An equal power or force acting in opposition; a force sufficient to balance another force.

Counterpoise :: Counterpoise (n.) The relation of two weights or forces which balance each other; equilibrium; equiponderance.

Counterpoised :: Counterpoised (imp. & p. p.) of Counterpois.

Counterpoising :: Counterpoising (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Counterpois.

Counterpole :: Counterpole (n.) The exact opposite.

Counterponderate :: Counterponderate (v. t.) To equal in weight; to counterpoise; to equiponderate.