CultureJuly 14, 2026
counterpoint
/ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt/
Definition
An idea, action, or state that contrasts with and offers an alternative to a prevailing or dominant narrative.
Etymology
Derived from the Medieval Latin 'punctus contra punctum' (point against point), originally referring to a musical technique where two independent melodic lines are set against each other to create a harmonious whole.
In the news
In the article, musical identities act as a counterpoint to the media’s negative stereotyping of Northern Irish teenagers as mere victims or potential militants.
During the Troubles, music shaped alternative identities for a generation of Northern Irish teenagers
Read the full article ↗The Conversation