coun ‧ ter ‧ point /ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt $ -ər-/ BrE AmE noun
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: French ; Origin: contrepoint , from Medieval Latin contrapunctus , from contra- ( ⇨ ↑ contra- ) + punctus 'musical note, tune' ]
1 . [uncountable] the combination of two or more tunes played together so that they sound like one tune
in counterpoint to something
The viola is exactly in counterpoint to the first violin.
2 . [countable] a tune that is one part of counterpoint
3 . [uncountable and countable] when two things that are different are compared in an interesting or pleasant way
counterpoint to
I have used my interviews with parents as a counterpoint to a professional judgement.