Counterpoint

n.	1.	An opposite point
	1.	(Mus.) The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melody Counterpoint, an invention equivalent to a new creation of music. - Whewell.
	1.	A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane. Embroidered coverlets or counterpoints of purple silk. - Sir T. North.

Noun	1.	counterpoint - a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
Verb	1.	counterpoint - to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities" Synonyms: contrast
	2.	counterpoint - write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"

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