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- [koun-ter-mel-uh-dee]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛl ə di/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-mel-uh-dee]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌmɛl ə di/
Definitions of countermelody word
- noun countermelody a secondary melody that accompanies the primary melody 3
- noun countermelody in a musical composition, a melody subordinate to but distinct from the principal melody 3
- noun plural countermelody a melody heard, played, or sung simultaneously with another melody as an integral part of the composition. 1
- noun countermelody (music) a secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody. 0
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Origin of countermelody
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; counter- + melody
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Parts of speech for Countermelody
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
countermelody popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
countermelody usage trend in Literature
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