el contrapunto
contrapunto
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el contrapunto(
kohn
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trah
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poon
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toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (contrast)
a. counterpoint
La exuberante vegetación del jardín sirve de contrapunto al árido paisaje que lo rodea.The exuberant vegetation in the garden acts as a counterpoint to the arid landscape surrounding it.
2. (music)
a. counterpoint
La pieza que acaba de tocar el pianista es un excelente estudio en contrapunto.The piece just played by the pianist is an excellent study in counterpoint.
3. (contest) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. poetry competition
El público aplaudió a los poetas que participaban en el contrapunto.The audience applauded the poets who were taking part in the poetry competition.
b. music competition
Luis y José se turnaron cantando coplas ingeniosas durante el contrapunto.Luis and Jose took turns singing witty verses during the music competition.
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