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How to pronounce “counterpoint”

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Pronunciation guide for counterpoint

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of counterpoint with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to Find Creativity and Purpose in the Face of Adversityand send it off to me as a kind of counterpoint
Definition summary: (music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

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How to Find Creativity and Purpose in the Face of Adversity

and send it off to me as a kind of counterpoint

[Noun]
(music) A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.
Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
An opposite point.
[Verb]
(transitive) To compose or arrange such music.
(transitive) To serve as an opposing point against.

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