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Contrapuntist :: Contrapuntist (n.) One skilled in counterpoint.

Fugue :: Fugue (n.) A polyphonic composition, developed from a given theme or themes, according to strict contrapuntal rules. The theme is first given out by one voice or part, and then, while that pursues its way, it is repeated by another at the interval of a fifth or fourth, and so on, until all the parts have answered one by one, continuing their several melodies and interweaving them in one complex progressive whole, in which the theme is often lost and reappears..

Puntil :: Puntil (n.) Alt. of Punte.

Pimpillo :: Pimpillo (n.) A West Indian name for the prickly pear (Opuntia); -- called also pimploes.

Punt :: Punt (n.) The act of punting the ball.

Puntel :: Puntel (n.) See Pontee.

Punt :: Punt (n.) Act of playing at basset, baccara, faro, etc..

Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion..

Tuna :: Tuna (n.) The Opuntia Tuna. See Prickly pear, under Prickly..

Pass :: Pass (v. t.) To make, as a thrust, punto, etc..

Punter :: Punter (v. t.) One who punts; specifically, one who plays against the banker or dealer, as in baccara and faro..

Polyphonist :: Polyphonist (n.) A master of polyphony; a contrapuntist.

Punty :: Punty (n.) See Pontee.

Punto :: Punto (n.) A point or hit.

Cochineal :: Cochineal () A dyestuff consisting of the dried bodies of females of the Coccus cacti, an insect native in Mexico, Central America, etc., and found on several species of cactus, esp. Opuntia cochinellifera..

Polyphonic :: Polyphonic (a.) Consisting of several tone series, or melodic parts, progressing simultaneously according to the laws of counterpoint; contrapuntal; as, a polyphonic composition; -- opposed to homophonic, or monodic..

Polyphony :: Polyphony (n.) Composition in mutually related, equally important parts which share the melody among them; contrapuntal composition; -- opposed to homophony, in which the melody is given to one part only, the others filling out the harmony. See Counterpoint..

Punt :: Punt (n.) A flat-bottomed boat with square ends. It is adapted for use in shallow waters.

Punter :: Punter (n.) One who punts a football; also, one who propels a punt..

Punt :: Punt (v. i.) To play at basset, baccara, faro. or omber; to gamble..

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