Noun

• S: (n) counterpoint (a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies)
• domain term category
• direct hypernym / inherited hypernym / sister term
• S: (n) polyphony, polyphonic music, concerted music (music arranged in parts for several voices or instruments)
• S: (n) music (an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner)
• S: (n) auditory communication (communication that relies on hearing)
• S: (n) communication (something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups)
• S: (n) abstraction, abstract entity (a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples)
• S: (n) entity (that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving))
• derivationally related form

Verb

• S: (v) contrast, counterpoint (to show differences when compared; be different) "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
• S: (v) counterpoint (write in counterpoint) "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"