Word: countermelody
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
me
lo
dy
Definition: a secondary or supplemental melody played simultaneously with the primary melody.
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: melody
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: tune; sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέλος
Language: grc
Decoded: melos
Meaning: musical phrase
Affix: ᾰ̓είδω
Language: grc
Decoded: aeido
Meaning: to sing
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade