A melody heard, played, or sung simultaneously with another melody as an integral part of the composition. Also called "counterpoint."
a secondary tune, almost equal in importance to the main melody sung or played elsewhere, and occurring simultaneously.
A vocal part which contrasts with the principal melody.
An accompanying melody sounded against the principal melody. Example: Sousa, The Stars and Stripes Forever, Trio Real Audio: 28k | 56k | About this album In this famous march, we hear the high piccolos playing a countermelody against the main melody.
a melody designed to fit with another, more important melody. A countermelody could be omitted from a performance, but a principal melody is indispensable.
An accompanying melody sounded against the principal melody. In this famous march, we hear the high piccolos playing a countermelody against the main melody. Example: Sousa, The Stars and Stripes Forever, Trio Real Audio: 28K | 56K | About this album