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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 coun·ter·point n. Pronunciation: ' kau ̇ n-tər- ˌ po ̇ int Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French contrepoint, from Medieval Latin contrapunctus, from Latin contra- counter- + Medieval Latin punctus musical note, melody, from Latin, act of pricking, from pungere to prick ― more at PUNGENT Date: 15th century 1 a : one or more independent melodies added above or below a given melody b : the combination of two or more independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear character : POLYPHONY 2 a : a complementing or contrasting item : OPPOSITE b : use of contrast or interplay of elements in a work of art (as a drama)]]> 2 counterpoint n. Function: transitive verb Date: 1875 1 : to compose or arrange in counterpoint 2 : to set off or emphasize by juxtaposition : set in contrast < counterpoint s the public and the private man ― Tom Bishop>]]>