Definition of counterpoint

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• counterpoint is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
• counterpoint is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
• counterpoint is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of counterpoint

• to show differences when compared; be different (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. contrast
• a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies (noun)
• write in counterpoint (verb)

  Examples

  1. Bach perfected the art of counterpointing

See definition of counterpoint in Merriam Webster