CONTRAPUNTALLY

Etymology

Adverb

contrapuntally (comparative more contrapuntally, superlative most contrapuntally)

In a contrapuntal manner

Source: Wiktionary


CONTRAPUNTAL

Con`tra*pun"tal, a. Etym: [It. contrappunto counterpoint. See Counterpoint.] (Mus.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or according to the rules of, counterpoint.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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