"kontra" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kontras [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} kontra (plural kontras)
  1. Synonym of bugarija Synonyms: bugarija [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-kontra-en-noun-mI2m876R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 41 24
  2. (music) A large instrument, similar to a viola but with three strings and a flat bridge, originating in the traditional music of Transylvania. Categories (topical): Musical instruments
    Sense id: en-kontra-en-noun--B6koCdi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 41 24 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  3. (music) The harmonic and rhythmic part of certain Hungarian folk music, as opposed to the melodic part. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-kontra-en-noun-siKHEvB9 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 35 41 24 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

Inflected forms

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