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Contrapuntist

Contrapuntist \Con`tra*pun"tist\, n. [It. contrappuntista.] (Mus.) One skilled in counterpoint.
--L. Mason.

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contrapuntist

n. (context music English) One skilled in counterpoint.

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contrapuntist

n. a composer who specializes in counterpoint

Usage examples of "contrapuntist".

I should liken one who invents melodies to a noble racehorse, and a mere contrapuntist to a hired post-hack.