counterpoint KOWN-tur poynt Your browser does not support the audio element. [ Latin ] Definition The art of combining two or more melodies to be performed simultaneously and musically. In counterpoint, the melody is supported by another melody rather than by chords. See Also [French] contrepoint (m) [German] Kontrapunkt (m) [Italian] contrappunto (m) Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2013-02-14 18:59:04