In "Lunatica," for example, the shadow thrown by a lengthy panel of undulating wood plays subtle counterpoint to the work's predominantly oval shape.

His designs rely heavily on context, often by playing counterpoint to it.

They were a badly matched pair, but Preuss played perfect counterpoint to Fremont.

He taught Handel how to play the violin, organ, harpsichord, and oboe as well as counterpoint.

Another rhythm plays counterpoint to the shift between close-up and periphery: a continuous alteration between art and commodity.

In "Singing Lessons," Collins discusses the personal turmoil that played counterpoint to the songs that brought her fame.

Flach took his own flute and joined in, after a few bars, playing extemporaneous counterpoint.

His legendary terseness played perfect counterpoint to Madden's effusiveness.

The show is styled as cinema verite, with waggish musical interludes playing counterpoint to the deadpan humor.

His gasp played counterpoint to the rasp of the zipper.