Definition of florid counterpoint
: any type of musical counterpoint other than first species
[Johannes] Tinctoris refers to the varieties of flowers in the field as an analogy for the use of florid counterpoint (i.e. counterpoint with dissonances and consonances). — Alexis Luko, in Early Music History, volume 27, 2008
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: fifth species
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“Florid counterpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/florid%20counterpoint. Accessed 22 May. 2022.
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