contraptions

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I amuse myself in the mean time by writing church and chamber music, and we have two excellent contrapuntists here, Haydn and Adlgasser.

From The Letters of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Volume 01 by Nohl, Ludwig

He studied musical composition under the court organist, Mann, and became one of the most learned and skilful contrapuntists of his age.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

We were first of all fuguists and contrapuntists; but after the 'Stabat Mater' of Rossini we felt the attraction of theatrical melody so strongly that we have never wished to taste a fresh dish.

From The Shadow of the Cathedral by Gillespie, Mrs. W. A.

He showed a good acquaintance with the contrapuntists of the last century, and knew several of my own works.

From The Nebuly Coat by Falkner, John Meade

Besides, these old contrapuntists were trained from youth to keep two or more tunes going at once.

From The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 by Hughes, Rupert