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contrapuntal是什么意思

contrapuntal

英 [,kɒntrə'pʌnt(ə)l] 美 [,kɑntrə'pʌntl]
  • adj. 对位(法)的;重复音乐的

中文词源


contrapuntal 对位的

contra-, 相对,相反。-punt, 词源同point, 点。用于音乐术语。

英文词源


contrapuntal (adj.)
1845, from Italian contrapunto "counterpoint," also "backstitch," from contra "against" (see contra) + punto "point" (see point (n.)). Musical use is from Medieval Latin cantus contrapunctis. Compare counterpoint. Related: Contrapuntally.

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