contrapunto

English

Etymology

From Spanish contrapunto.

Noun

contrapunto (plural contrapuntos)

  1. (music) counterpoint

Spanish

Etymology

From contra- +‎ punto.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkontɾaˈpunto/ [ˌkõn̪.t̪ɾaˈpũn̪.t̪o]
  • Rhymes: -unto
  • Syllabification: con‧tra‧pun‧to

Noun

contrapunto m (plural contrapuntos)

  1. (music) counterpoint
  2. flipside

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