- contrapuntal (adj.)
[contrapuntal 词源字典]
- 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.[contrapuntal etymology, contrapuntal origin, 英语词源]