counterpoint¹ /kownˈtər-point/

1. The art of combining melodies (music)
2. A melody added to another (music)
3. An opposite point

1. To write in counterpoint
2. To set in contrast for effect

contrapuntal /kon-trə-puntˈəl/ adjective

contrapuntˈally adverb

• self-slain
• self-slaughter
• self-slaughtered
• self-slayer
• self-slayers
• self-sovereignties
• self-sovereignty
• self-sow
• self-sowed
• self-sowing
• self-sown
• self-sows
• self-standing
• self-starter
• self-starters
• self-sterile
• self-sterility
• self-studies
• self-study
• self-styled
• self-subdued
• self-substantial
• Sinic
• sinical
• sinicise