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countersank
counterscarp
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countersubject
coun·ter·sub·ject [ kówntər sùb jekt ] (plural coun·ter·sub·jects)


noun 
Definition:
 
second, contrasting melody: a second theme or melodic line that contrasts with the main one in a fugue or other piece of music employing counterpoint
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