Lexical entry

コントラプンクト

kontorapunkuto

The relationship between voices that are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and contour.

Arts & EntertainmentPure GairaigoSource: German

Meaning

A technique of musical composition involving the simultaneous combination of two or more independent melodic lines.

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コンツェルト

A musical composition for a solo instrument or instruments accompanied by an orchestra.

カデンツ

A cadence in music; a phrase-ending harmonic close.

リート

A German art song, typically for solo voice and piano.

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