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 especially : fifth species
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The first known use of florid counterpoint was in 1776
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