| 释义 |
coun·ter·point
I. \ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ-\ noun
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: earlier conterpoint, from Middle French contrepoint, from contre- counter- + point dot, musical note — more at point
1.
a. : one or more independent melodies added as accompaniment to a primary melody (as the cantus firmus)
b. : the combination of two or more related but independent melodies into a single harmonic texture in which each retains its linear or horizontal character
c. : melodic part writing : polyphony — see double counterpoint, quadruple counterpoint, single counterpoint, triple counterpoint
2.
a. : a foil or contrasting element : a matching, complementing, or contrasting item : opposite, antithesis
< this subtle novelist employs another symbolic situation to serve as counterpoint to the basic one — Robert Humphrey >
b. : any artistic arrangement or device using significant contrast or interplay of distinguishable elements
< the counterpoint of two interwoven dramatic plots >
specifically : motions in dance juxtaposed rhythmically and visually against the music or against other motions by parts of the body or groups of dancers
II. transitive verb
1.
a. : to compose or arrange in counterpoint
b. : to compose in counterpoint rhythm
2. : to set off, emphasize, or enliven by contrast or juxtaposition (as in fiction, film cutting, painting) : set in contrast
< a deep streak of conventionality that is counterpointed by an intense sensuality — C.J.Rolo > |