contrepoint

French

Etymology

From contre + point, based on Medieval Latin contrapunctus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.tʁə.pwɛ̃/
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Noun

contrepoint m (plural contrepoints)

  1. (music) counterpoint
  2. (figurative) counterpoint (response, retort, repartee)

Descendants

  • Persian: کنترپوئن (kontrpu'an)
  • Turkish: kontrpuan

References

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