COUNTERMELODY

Counter-melody

In music, counter-melody is a sequence of notes, perceived as a melody, written to be played simultaneously with a more prominent lead melody: a secondary melody played in counterpoint with the primary melody. A counter-melody performs a subordinate role, and is typically heard in a texture consisting of a melody plus accompaniment.

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countermelody

Noun

  1. a secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody.


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