Synonyms & related words for counterpoint

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of counterpoint — including polyphony, antithesis. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to counterpoint

Explore words related to counterpoint — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include contrapuntal, contrapuntally, contrapuntist, contrast, countermelody, accompaniment, juxtaposition, juxtapositional. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for counterpoint

Common synonyms for counterpoint include polyphony, antithesis — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does counterpoint come from?

The word counterpoint breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: counter-, from Latin contra (“against, opposite”); and -point, from Latin punctum (“point, prick”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.