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countermelody

coun·ter·mel·o·dy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-mel-uh-dee]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛl ə di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koun-ter-mel-uh-dee]
    • /ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛl ə di/

Definitions of countermelody word

  • noun countermelody a secondary melody that accompanies the primary melody 3
  • noun countermelody in a musical composition, a melody subordinate to but distinct from the principal melody 3
  • noun plural countermelody a melody heard, played, or sung simultaneously with another melody as an integral part of the composition. 1
  • noun countermelody (music) a secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody. 0
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Origin of countermelody

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; counter- + melody

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Parts of speech for Countermelody

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Countermelody

countermelody popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

countermelody usage trend in Literature

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