Definition of contrapuntal in English:

contrapuntal

adjective ˌkɒntrəˈpʌnt(ə)lˌkɑntrəˈpən(t)l

Music

Of or in counterpoint.
〔乐〕对位的；按对位法的
Example sentencesExamples
- Generally, they are more lyrical and less contrapuntal than their German counterparts.
- One would expect this in something like the early Passacaglia, a contrapuntal Baroque form in which a set of variations occurs over a repeating bass.
- This symphony is, if anything, contrapuntal, and the first movement a stunning exemplar.
- One finds this mirrored in the antiphonies between orchestral groups in a huge, highly contrapuntal gigue.
- The motets, however, represent the zenith of Brahms's contrapuntal art.
- The final movement has some pounding drums with trumpets and some more contrapuntal blending of melodic lines.

Derivatives

contrapuntally

adverb

Music

These are traditionally more elaborate contrapuntally and are often accompanied by organ.
Example sentencesExamples
- However, it's also the most contrapuntally stunning on the disc.
- It is the theme you develop contrapuntally.
- As with everything Thomson wrote, the Stabat Mater is contrapuntally spare and open.

contrapuntist

noun

Music

Magnard himself was a natural contrapuntist, often seeming wilfully to shun the blandishments of orchestral colour.
Example sentencesExamples
- And as a first-rate contrapuntist, she felt entirely at home in the medium of the quartet.
- What a marvelous contrapuntist he is, I think one of finest piano contrapuntists of the romantic period.
- Ever since I was a boy, I've been fascinated by the great contrapuntists from Palestrina to Bach.
- For example, Bach was influenced by the tremendous creativity displayed by the contrapuntists who preceded him.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Italian contrapunto (see counterpoint) + -al.

Rhymes

buntal, frontal

Definition of contrapuntal in US English:

contrapuntal

adjectiveˌkäntrəˈpən(t)lˌkɑntrəˈpən(t)l

Music

1Of or in counterpoint.
〔乐〕对位的；按对位法的
Example sentencesExamples
- Generally, they are more lyrical and less contrapuntal than their German counterparts.
- One would expect this in something like the early Passacaglia, a contrapuntal Baroque form in which a set of variations occurs over a repeating bass.
- The final movement has some pounding drums with trumpets and some more contrapuntal blending of melodic lines.
- The motets, however, represent the zenith of Brahms's contrapuntal art.
- One finds this mirrored in the antiphonies between orchestral groups in a huge, highly contrapuntal gigue.
- This symphony is, if anything, contrapuntal, and the first movement a stunning exemplar.
1. 1.1 (of a piece of music) with two or more independent melodic lines.
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is a tall order indeed, yet performers wishing to play contrapuntal music well have to master this juggling act.
  The architecture of contrapuntal music was gloriously celebrated by Palestrina in Rome, Lassus in Munich, and Byrd in London.
  In contrapuntal music the phrases of the various melodic voices overlap except at the most important cadences.
  The dominance of contrapuntal music or the ‘first practice’ was, however, already threatened by developments occurring elsewhere on the peninsula.
  He had trouble with highly contrapuntal music.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Italian contrapunto (see counterpoint) + -al.

词汇	contrapuntal
释义	Definition of contrapuntal in English: contrapuntal adjective ˌkɒntrəˈpʌnt(ə)lˌkɑntrəˈpən(t)l Music Of or in counterpoint. 〔乐〕对位的；按对位法的 Example sentencesExamples Generally, they are more lyrical and less contrapuntal than their German counterparts. One would expect this in something like the early Passacaglia, a contrapuntal Baroque form in which a set of variations occurs over a repeating bass. This symphony is, if anything, contrapuntal, and the first movement a stunning exemplar. One finds this mirrored in the antiphonies between orchestral groups in a huge, highly contrapuntal gigue. The motets, however, represent the zenith of Brahms's contrapuntal art. The final movement has some pounding drums with trumpets and some more contrapuntal blending of melodic lines. Derivatives contrapuntally adverb Music These are traditionally more elaborate contrapuntally and are often accompanied by organ. Example sentencesExamples However, it's also the most contrapuntally stunning on the disc. It is the theme you develop contrapuntally. As with everything Thomson wrote, the Stabat Mater is contrapuntally spare and open. contrapuntist noun Music Magnard himself was a natural contrapuntist, often seeming wilfully to shun the blandishments of orchestral colour. Example sentencesExamples And as a first-rate contrapuntist, she felt entirely at home in the medium of the quartet. What a marvelous contrapuntist he is, I think one of finest piano contrapuntists of the romantic period. Ever since I was a boy, I've been fascinated by the great contrapuntists from Palestrina to Bach. For example, Bach was influenced by the tremendous creativity displayed by the contrapuntists who preceded him. Origin Mid 19th century: from Italian contrapunto (see counterpoint) + -al. Rhymes buntal, frontal Definition of contrapuntal in US English: contrapuntal adjectiveˌkäntrəˈpən(t)lˌkɑntrəˈpən(t)l Music 1Of or in counterpoint. 〔乐〕对位的；按对位法的 Example sentencesExamples Generally, they are more lyrical and less contrapuntal than their German counterparts. One would expect this in something like the early Passacaglia, a contrapuntal Baroque form in which a set of variations occurs over a repeating bass. The final movement has some pounding drums with trumpets and some more contrapuntal blending of melodic lines. The motets, however, represent the zenith of Brahms's contrapuntal art. One finds this mirrored in the antiphonies between orchestral groups in a huge, highly contrapuntal gigue. This symphony is, if anything, contrapuntal, and the first movement a stunning exemplar. 1.1 (of a piece of music) with two or more independent melodic lines. Example sentencesExamples This is a tall order indeed, yet performers wishing to play contrapuntal music well have to master this juggling act. The architecture of contrapuntal music was gloriously celebrated by Palestrina in Rome, Lassus in Munich, and Byrd in London. In contrapuntal music the phrases of the various melodic voices overlap except at the most important cadences. The dominance of contrapuntal music or the ‘first practice’ was, however, already threatened by developments occurring elsewhere on the peninsula. He had trouble with highly contrapuntal music. Origin Mid 19th century: from Italian contrapunto (see counterpoint) + -al.
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