contrapuntal

• Die Kontrapunktik betreffend oder den Kontrapunkt verwendend, besonders in der Musik; mehrere selbstständige Stimmen gegeneinander führend.

Relating to or using counterpoint, especially in music.

1. Relating to counterpointC2formalart

   Relating to or characteristic of the musical technique of counterpoint, where two or more independent melodies are combined harmonically.

   kontrapunktisch

   • The composer's contrapuntal style is evident in the fugue.
   • Bach's contrapuntal works are studied by music students worldwide.
   • The piece features a complex contrapuntal texture.

   Synonymepolyphonicpolyphonous

2. Having independent melodic partsC2formalart

   Having two or more independent but harmonically related melodic parts sounding together.

   kontrapunktisch

   • The choir performed a contrapuntal arrangement of the hymn.
   • The symphony's contrapuntal sections require precise coordination.
   • The composer used contrapuntal techniques to create a rich, layered sound.

   Synonymepolyphonicpolyphonous