contra – Definition in music

Definition of the Latin term contra in music:

against, counter to
opposite to, contrary to
lower octave

Language

Latin

Latin musical terms that include contra:

canon motu contrario – canon in contrary motion (mirror canon)
canon motu contrario e recto – canon in contrary and direct motion
contrafactum – composition that uses an existing melody but with ...
contrapunctus – counterpoint (method of composition)
contratenor – contratenor (the third part added to the duality o...
contratenor altus – alto (the part below the top part and over the ten...
contratenor bassus – bass (the lowest part in instrumental or vocal pol...
modus contrarius – contrary motion
motu contrario – contrary motion
per motu contrario – by means of inversion
punctus contra punctum – counterpoint (method of composition)