1. composed or arranged with counterpoint; having two or more independent melodic lines
Usage: music
2. set in contrast or opposition; juxtaposed for effect

1. past tense of counterpoint: to compose or arrange (music) with two or more independent melodic lines played simultaneously
Usage: music
2. past tense of counterpoint: to set in contrast or opposition to something else

Examples

• The composer counterpointed the violin melody with a contrasting cello line.
• Bach's fugues are masterpieces of counterpointed writing.
• The dark, somber mood of the film was counterpointed by moments of unexpected humor.
• The architect counterpointed the modern glass structure against the historic stone building.
• In the counterpointed passage, each instrument maintains its own distinct melodic line.
• The author counterpointed the protagonist's optimism with the antagonist's cynicism.