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Counterpoint

Counterpoint is when two or more things are put together, but they don't fit together right away. It is like a puzzle that you have to solve. Counterpoint is usually seen in music, where two different melodies are played together. The composers work to make them sound pleasing by picking the right notes that fit together. It can also happen in poetry and art, where two different pictures, words, or ideas are combined to create something new.
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