What does "contrapunto" mean in English?

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Spanish

contrapunto

English

counterpoint

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Alternative translations of "contrapunto"

counterbalance
contrast
counterargument
countermeasure

Examples of how to use "contrapunto" in Spanish

Spanish
Su alegría era el contrapunto a mi tristeza.
English
Her joy was the counterpoint to my sadness.
Spanish
El contrapunto en la fuga es hermoso.
English
The counterpoint in the fugue is beautiful.
Spanish
Aprendo contrapunto con ejercicios breves todos los días.
English
I learn counterpoint with short exercises every day.
Spanish
Hay un contrapunto interesante entre los personajes.
English
There is an interesting counterpoint between the characters.
Spanish
Escucha el contrapunto de las dos voces.
English
Listen to the counterpoint of the two voices.

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Su alegría era el contrapunto a mi tristeza.

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