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Record 1 2006-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Music (General)
CONT

In music, counter-melody (often one word, countermelody) is a sequence of notes, perceived as a melody, written to be played simultaneously with a more prominent melody. Typically a counter-melody performs a subordinate role, and is heard in a texture consisting of a melody plus accompaniment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musique (Généralités)
DEF

Second thème opposé ou associé au thème mélodique principal dans une composition contrapuntique.

OBS

Pluriel : Des contre-chants.

OBS

contrechant : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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