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Wondering how to use Counterpoint in a sentence? Below are 10+ example sentences from authentic English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as polyphony or contrast.

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Counterpoint | Counterpoints | Counterpointed

Counterpoint meaning

  1. 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.
  2. Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
  3. An opposite point.

Synonyms of Counterpoint

polyphony polyphonic music concerted music contrast differ compose write

Related words

Other words often associated with Counterpoint or its synonyms:

music pen create make line comparing seeing draw comprise calm opposition distinction

Using Counterpoint

  • The main meaning on this page is: 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.
  • Useful related words include: polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music, contrast.
  • In the example corpus, counterpoint often appears in combinations such as: counterpoint to, counterpoint and, species counterpoint.

Context around Counterpoint

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24 words
  • Position in the sentence: 12 start, 7 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

species 3× strict 2× dissonant 2× used 1× free 1× firm 1× comedic 1× institutional 1× finally 1× thoughtful 1×

Often after:

mutual 3× research 2× species 1× generally 1× dissonant 1× seealso 1× data 1×

Sentence patterns with Counterpoint

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

counterpoint mutual funds 2× a strict counterpoint 1× according to counterpoint the indian 1× an institutional counterpoint to suggest 1× an interesting counterpoint to a 1× and thoughtful counterpoint to aldridge 1× as a counterpoint to more 1× bom by counterpoint s component 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

counterpoint mutual funds 2× a latest bill 1× according to counterpoint 1× according to global 1× as a liberal 1× bolsonaro s defense 1×

Common sentence endings:

a strict counterpoint 1× a strict one 1× about 136 000 1× about 150 000 1× carney s assertions 1× employed in practice 1×

Words around Counterpoint

Just before it in the word index:

counterplay 2 counterpiracy 2 counterparty 24 counterparts 1.313 counterparties 21 counterpart 1.117

Just after it in the word index:

counterpointed 2 counterpoints 8 counterpoise 11 counterpose 1 counterposed 2 counterposes 3

Similar in corpus frequency:

aca 191 ashford 191 atlantis 191 ats 191 batches 191 bearings 191

Corpus analysis for Counterpoint

  • In this selection, "counterpoint" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 24 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, species, strict, dissonant, mutual, research and species stand out and add context to how "counterpoint" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include counterpoint mutual funds and a strict counterpoint. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "counterpoint" sits close to words such as aca, ashford and atlantis, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with counterpoint

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Ms Tominey was quick to offer a counterpoint to Mr Carney's assertions. (13 words)

According to Counterpoint, the Indian smartphone market did eventually take a hit in the year 2022. (16 words)

Counterpoint Research’s preliminary data indicates that regional macro risks are driving smartphone replacement rates to historic highs. (18 words)

Longer example sentences

Last month, Counterpoint data that Apple was expected to gain a larger share of India's smartphone sales, with the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models accounting for more of its shipments. (35 words)

As a liberal politician known for her demeanour and compassion, she was often cited as a counterpoint to more extreme politicians such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro. (34 words)

According to global research firm Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, the top 10 best-selling smartphones accounted for 19% of the total global smartphone sales last year. (31 words)

Example sentences (20)

Species counterpoint Species counterpoint generally offers less freedom to the composer than other types of counterpoint and therefore is called a 'strict' counterpoint.

Dissonant counterpoint Dissonant counterpoint was originally theorized by Charles Seeger as "at first purely a school-room discipline," consisting of species counterpoint but with all the traditional rules reversed.

Counterpoint was by no means forgotten, especially later in the period, and composers still used counterpoint in religious pieces, such as Masses.

Free counterpoint seeAlso From a historical perspective, the didactic strict counterpoint was used for musical training purposes from the Renaissance to the present day, but was never employed in practice.

According to Counterpoint, the Indian smartphone market did eventually take a hit in the year 2022.

According to global research firm Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker, the top 10 best-selling smartphones accounted for 19% of the total global smartphone sales last year.

A latest bill of materials (BoM) by Counterpoint's component research service suggests that Samsung is generating a fair profit from its premium phone.

And that’s not to mention most people’s daily dose of animal videos online—a soothing and often comedic counterpoint to the news cycle.

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As a liberal politician known for her demeanour and compassion, she was often cited as a counterpoint to more extreme politicians such as former U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro.

Bolsonaro's defense claimed last week that the meeting had no electoral bias and was held as an “institutional counterpoint” to suggest changes in the electoral system.

Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC acquired a new stake in Viper Energy Partners in the first quarter worth $106,000.

Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Rush Enterprises during the 4th quarter worth about $136,000.

Counterpoint Research’s preliminary data indicates that regional macro risks are driving smartphone replacement rates to historic highs.

Finally, Counterpoint Mutual Funds LLC purchased a new position in shares of Nutanix during the fourth quarter valued at about $150,000.

For Groff, that line of thinking greatly influenced his portrayal of Eric, the measured and thoughtful counterpoint to Aldridge’s passionate and quick-tempered Andrew.

Gloves can also add an interesting counterpoint to a dress, toughening up a lacy look, for example, or softening a strict one.

Last month, Counterpoint data that Apple was expected to gain a larger share of India's smartphone sales, with the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models accounting for more of its shipments.

Ms Tominey was quick to offer a counterpoint to Mr Carney's assertions.

The counterpoint some would make against Lillard would likely revolve around the lack of an actual competition to prove it.

Written in no fewer than nine voices, it brims with often unexpected harmonic movements and counterpoint, and struck me as overloaded with ideas.

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Common combinations with counterpoint

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "counterpoint" in a sentence?
An example: "Species counterpoint Species counterpoint generally offers less freedom to the composer than other types of counterpoint and therefore is called a 'strict' counterpoint." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "counterpoint" from authentic English texts.
What does "counterpoint" mean?
Counterpoint means: 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.
What are synonyms of "counterpoint"?
Common synonyms of "counterpoint" include: polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music, contrast, differ, compose, write.
How many example sentences with "counterpoint" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "counterpoint", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.