In music theory, what term refers to the relationship between independent melodic lines that are played simultaneously to create harmony?
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Counterpoint
The term is derived from the Latin 'punctus contra punctum,' meaning 'point against point.' It was a foundational technique in the Baroque period, most famously mastered by Johann Sebastian Bach.
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