counterpoint

About 1.16 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun 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.
2. noun Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.
3. noun An opposite point.
4. verb To compose or arrange such music.
5. verb To serve as an opposing point against.
6. noun Obsolete form of counterpane.

Similar words

contrast counterpart contrasts antithesis foil complement counterbalance opposition juxtaposition contradiction

Often followed by

to of and in is with between the that

Word family

counterpointed counterpointing counterpoints