"contrapuntist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: contrapuntists [plural]
Etymology: Italian contrappuntista. Etymology templates: {{der|en|it|contrappuntista}} Italian contrappuntista Head templates: {{en-noun}} contrapuntist (plural contrapuntists)
  1. (music) One skilled in counterpoint. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-contrapuntist-en-noun-IoRIvMdC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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