counterpoint
/ˈkauntəpɔɪnt; `kaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/ n
(music 音)
1 [C] melody added as an accompaniment to another 对位旋律
(fig 比喻) The dark curtains make an interesting counterpoint to (ie contrast with) the lighter walls. 深色的窗帘与浅色的墙壁形成有趣的对比.
2 [U] art or practice of combining melodies according to fixed rules 对位; 对位法.