counterpoint

counterpoint
noun
  1. [mass noun](Music)the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules
    (乐)对位声部；对位法；复调
    ■[count noun]a melody played in conjunction with another
    配合旋律
  2. an argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element
    形成对比的论点（思想、主题）
    I have used my interviews with parents as a counterpoint to a professional judgement.
    我把对家长们的访谈结果作为专业判断的对立论点。
verb
[with obj.]
  1. (Music)add counterpoint to (a melody)
    (乐)加对位旋律
    the orchestra counterpoints the vocal part.
    管弦乐器在歌唱部分配乐。
  2. (常作 be counterpointed)emphasize by contrast
    通过对比强调
    the cream walls and maple floors are counterpointed by black accents.
    黑色的基调使乳色墙壁和淡棕色地板更加突出。
    ■compensate for
    弥补
    the yarn's fanciful excesses are counterpointed with some sharp and unsentimental dialogue.
    故事里的一些尖锐而实际的对话弥补了过分离奇的情节。
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French contrepoint, from medieval Latin contrapunctum ('song) pricked or marked over against (the original melody'), from contra- 'against' + punctum, from pungere 'to prick'
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