Contrapuntally
Example: The two melodies intertwined contrapuntally, creating a complex harmony.
Definition
"Contrapuntally" is an adverb describing the manner in which two or more melodies are combined in a musical composition, specifically in a style where they are independent yet harmonically interdependent, as seen in counterpoint music.
Translations
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contrapuntísticamente -
contrapuntistisch -
contrapuntísticament -
contrapuntique -
kontrapunktisch
Etymology
The word "contrapuntally" derives from 'contrapuntal,' which comes from the Italian 'contrappunto,' meaning 'counterpoint.' This, in turn, originates from the Latin 'punctus' meaning 'point' or 'note,' combined with 'contra' meaning 'against.' Did you know? The term reflects the musical technique of placing notes against each other to create harmony.
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"Contrapuntally" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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