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quadruple counterpoint
noun
Definition of quadruple counterpoint
: four-part musical counterpoint in which each part can be placed above or below each of the others — compare single counterpoint double counterpoint triple counterpoint invertible counterpoint
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First Known Use of quadruple counterpoint
1796
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