contrapuntal的词源

英文词源

contrapuntal (adj.)

1845, from Italian contrapunto "counterpoint," also "backstitch," from contra "against" (see contra) + punto "point" (see point (n.)). Musical use is from Medieval Latin cantus contrapunctis. Compare counterpoint. Related: Contrapuntally.

中文词源

contrapuntal：对位的

contra-, 相对，相反。-punt, 词源同point, 点。用于音乐术语。

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