Example Sentences
"Bach's music uses counterpoint to weave multiple melodies."
"Counterpoint requires skillful composition."
Synonyms & Related Terms
Quick Check
Which best describes the meaning of counterpoint?
Study Tips
To remember counterpoint, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about music.
Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.