COUNTERPOINT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COUNTERPOINT?

Need another word that means the same as “counterpoint”? Find 1 synonym and 30 related words for “counterpoint” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Counterpoint” are: contrast

Counterpoint as a Verb

Definitions of "Counterpoint" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “counterpoint” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Write in counterpoint.
• To show differences when compared; be different.
• Emphasize by contrast.
• Add counterpoint to (a melody.
• Compensate for.

Synonyms of "Counterpoint" as a verb (1 Word)

contrast

Compare in such a way as to emphasize differences. The students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities.

Usage Examples of "Counterpoint" as a verb

• Bach perfected the art of counterpointing.
• The orchestra counterpoints the vocal part.
• The cream walls and maple floors are counterpointed by black accents.
• The yarn's fanciful excesses are counterpointed with some sharp and unsentimental dialogue.

Associations of "Counterpoint" (30 Words)

akin	Similar in quality or character. My parents were akin probably half cousins.
alike	Used to show that something applies equally to a number of specified subjects. They looked utterly alike.
analogous	Similar or equivalent in some respects though otherwise dissimilar. They saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and children.
analogy	The religious belief that between creature and creator no similarity can be found so great but that the dissimilarity is always greater any analogy between God and humans will always be inadequate. Argument from analogy.
assonance	The repetition of similar vowels in the stressed syllables of successive words. Alliterative assonances such as fail and fall are very common in Old English poetry.
comparable	Of equivalent quality; worthy of comparison. Nobody is comparable with this athlete.
compare	Estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. Total attendance figures were 28 000 compared to 40 000 at last year s event.
comparison	A consideration or estimate of the similarities or dissimilarities between two things or people. No comparison between the two books.
contrast	Differ strikingly. The middle school teacher contrasted her best student s work with that of her weakest student.
differ	Be different. The second set of data differed from the first.
differential	Constituting a specific difference; distinctive. The differential between petrol and diesel prices.
distinction	A distinguishing difference between similar things or people. I was completely unaware of class distinctions.
equal	Be equal to in quality or ability. One dollar equals 1 000 rubles these days.
equate	Cause (two or more things) to be the same in quantity or value. That sum equates to half a million pounds today.
impartially	In a way that treats all rivals or disputants equally. The adjudicator should act impartially in carrying out his duties.
invidious	(of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust. It seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work.
kin	Animals or plants that are related to a particular species or kind. Many elderly people have no kin to turn to for assistance.
like	Find enjoyable or agreeable. Dogs foxes and the like.
liken	Consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous. Racism is likened to a contagious disease.
likeness	Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things. Humans are described as being made in God s likeness.
proportionate	Being in due proportion. Proportionate representation of a minority group.
relative	A relative pronoun determiner or adverb. A relative stranger.
relatively	Regarded in comparison with something else rather than absolutely; quite. They were very poor but relatively speaking they had been lucky.
remarkably	To a remarkable degree or extent. Her condition improved remarkably.
resemblance	A way in which two or more things are alike. There was a close resemblance between herself and Anne.
similar	Having the same or similar characteristics. They wore similar coats.
similitude	Similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things. There is a striking similitude between the brother and sister.
symmetrical	Having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts. The shape of a hill smooth and symmetrical.
twofold	Having two parts or elements. A twofold increase in the risk.
unfavorable	(of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose. Unfavorable conditions.