counterpoint
US /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.pɔɪnt/
UK /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.pɔɪnt/
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kontrapoint
the art or technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules.
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Bach's fugues are masterpieces of counterpoint.
Fuga Bach adalah karya agung kontrapoint.
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The composer studied counterpoint for many years.
Komposer itu mempelajari kontrapoint selama bertahun-tahun.
2.
kontrapoint, kontras
an argument, idea, or theme used to offset or contrast with another.
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Her calm demeanor was a perfect counterpoint to his agitated state.
Sikap tenangnya adalah kontrapoint yang sempurna kepada keadaan gelisahnya.
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The novel uses humor as a counterpoint to its serious themes.
Novel ini menggunakan humor sebagai kontrapoint kepada tema-tema seriusnya.
1.
mengkontraskan, menyeimbangkan
to provide a contrasting element to something else.
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The dark humor in the play counterpoints the tragic events.
Humor gelap dalam drama itu mengkontraskan peristiwa tragis.
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The director used a bright color palette to counterpoint the somber mood of the film.
Pengarah menggunakan palet warna cerah untuk mengkontraskan suasana suram filem itu.