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- [kon-truh-puhn-tl]
- /ˌkɒn trəˈpʌn tl/
- /ˌkɒn.trəˈpʌn.təl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kon-truh-puhn-tl]
- /ˌkɒn trəˈpʌn tl/
Definitions of contrapuntal word
- adjective contrapuntal characterized by counterpoint 3
- adjective contrapuntal of or characterized by counterpoint 3
- adjective contrapuntal according to the principles of counterpoint 3
- adjective contrapuntal of or relating to counterpoint. 1
- adjective contrapuntal composed of two or more relatively independent melodies sounded together. 1
- noun contrapuntal Of or in counterpoint. 1
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Origin of contrapuntal
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Italian contrappunt(o) + -al1. See counterpoint
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Parts of speech for Contrapuntal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
contrapuntal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
contrapuntal usage trend in Literature
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