Words that rhyme with counterpoint
Counterpoint is a 3-syllable word with 31 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are anoint, appoint, checkpoint. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of counterpoint
- a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
- to show differences when compared; be different; "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
- write in counterpoint; "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "counterpoint" in lyrics
See how counterpoint is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"Obviously, ultra take advance when I point counterpoint"
Aesop Rock — Mars Attacks -
"16th 20century 20counterpoint"
AOL — AOL -
"streetlight manifesto lyrics point counterpoint"
AOL — AOL
What do these rhymes mean?
- anoint
- choose by or as if by divine intervention
- appoint
- create and charge with a task or function; "nominate a committee" assign a duty, responsibility or obligation to
- checkpoint
- a place (as at a frontier) where travellers are stopped for inspection and clearance
- conjoint
- consisting of two or more associated entities; "the interplay of these conjoined yet opposed factors
- disappoint
- fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage"
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "counterpoint" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like anoint, appoint, checkpoint create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "counterpoint" has 3 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.