[ad. It. contra(p)puntista, f. contra(p)punto: see prec. and -IST.] One skilled in the theory or practice of counterpoint.
1776. Sir J. Hawkins, Hist. Mus., IV. III. i. 260. Anselmo da Parma and other contrapuntists.
1865. Pall Mall G., 14 Oct., 10. Beethoven’s deficiencies as a contrapuntist prevented his success as a writer of choral music.
1869. Ouseley, Counterp., iv. 19. Zarlino, Fux, and other old contrapuntists.
