In music|lang=en terms the difference between counterpoint and polyphonic
is that counterpoint is (music) a melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies while polyphonic is (music) having two or more independent but harmonic melodies; contrapuntal.
As a noun counterpoint
is (music) a melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
As a verb counterpoint
is to compose or arrange such music.
As an adjective polyphonic is
of, or relating to polyphony.
counterpoint
English
Noun
(
wikipedia counterpoint)
(
en noun)
(music) a melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies
any similar contrasting element in a work of art
An opposite point.
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Synonyms
* contrapuntal music
* polyphony
Verb
(
en verb)
to compose or arrange such music
polyphonic
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
of, or relating to polyphony
(music) having two or more independent but harmonic melodies; contrapuntal
(of an electronic device) able to play more than one musical note at the same time
Derived terms
* polyphonic ringtone
