Contrapuntisch
Example: De componist schreef contrapuntisch om complexe melodieën te verweven.
Definition
"Contrapuntisch" describes something done in a contrapuntal manner, especially in music, where independent melodic lines are woven together to create harmony and texture. It refers to the technique of combining different melodies to produce a complex and interdependent musical structure.
Etymology
The word "contrapuntisch" originates from the Dutch adaptation of the Latin 'contrapunctus,' meaning 'counterpoint.' This term evolved through Italian 'contrappunto,' referring to the musical technique of combining melodies. Did you know? The concept of counterpoint has been central to Western music since the Renaissance.
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"Contrapuntisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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