counterpoint
/ˈkaʊntə(ɹ)ˌpɔɪnt/ noun C2- A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
- Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
- An opposite point.
Plural counterpoints
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