(koun′tər·point′) noun
1. Music a The art of adding to a melody a part or parts that shall be related to but independent of it, according to the fixed rules of harmony. b The part or parts so arranged.
2. A point or position opposed to another. [<MF contrepoint <Med. L (cantus) contrapunctus (a melody) with contrasting notes <L contra against + punctus point, note]

(koun′tər·point′) noun Obs.
A counterpane. [<MF contrepoint, alter. of OF cuilte–pointe <L culcita puncta a quilted coverlet]