countermelody
noun
coun·ter·mel·o·dy
| \ ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌme-lə-dē
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Definition of countermelody
: a secondary melody that is sounded simultaneously with the principal one
Examples of countermelody in a Sentence
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The moment the audience came in with the countermelody will live in my heart forever. — De Elizabeth, Teen Vogue, "Most Powerful Moments From the Families Belong Together Marches," 1 July 2018 In the soaring conclusion, Raymond and Hekselman play the melody in ebullient unison while a countermelody loops beneath them. — Peter Margasak, Chicago Reader, "Jazz / Music / Post No Bills New York flugelhorn player John Raymond comes to Chicago with his cozily melodic trio," 9 Feb. 2018 Prager was confidently cueing every entrance, conveying every dynamic, and accentuating every countermelody. — Jonathan Merrill, National Review, "From Ear to Ear: Dennis Prager Conducts Haydn at Disney Hall," 8 Sep. 2017 In his work with the actors, Mr. Leon emphasizes the moments when that melody and countermelody intersect in questions of privilege and prejudice, even among lovers. — Jesse Green, New York Times, "In a Summer Theater Weekend, Odd Couples and Immigrants on the Make," 5 July 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'countermelody.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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