[koun-ter-mel-uh-dee] 
| a melody heard, played, or sung simultaneously with another melody as an integral part of the composition. |
| Main Entry: | countermelody |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | an accompanying melody that is played simultaneously with the primary melody |
| Example: | In this famous march, we hear the high piccolos playing a countermelody against the main melody. |
tərˌmɛl