Counterpoint /(koun"t?r-point`)/

Coun·ter·point

Counterpoint

n.
  1. An opposite point [Obs.]

Counterpoint

n.
  1. The setting of note against note in harmony; the adding of one or more parts to a given canto fermo or melody (Mus.)
    Counterpoint, an invention equivalent to a new creation of music.

Counterpoint

n.
  1. A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane.
    Embroidered coverlets or counterpoints of purple silk.