Counterpoint

"The relationship between two or more musical lines (or voices) which are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and melodic contour."

"The European classical tradition."

"The Renaissance and in much of the common practice period, especially in the Baroque period."

"The term originates from the Latin punctus contra punctum meaning 'point against point', i.e., 'note against note'."

"Through a system of species."

"Several different forms of counterpoint, including imitative counterpoint and free counterpoint."

"The repetition of a main melodic idea across different vocal parts, with or without variation."

"They often incorporate non-traditional harmonies and chords, chromaticism, and dissonance."

"They are harmonically interdependent yet independent in rhythm and melodic contour."

"The Renaissance strongly contributed to the development of counterpoint."

"The Baroque period."

"Harmony is a crucial element as the musical lines are harmonically interdependent."

"Through a system of species."

"Yes, compositions in free counterpoint often incorporate non-traditional harmonies and chords."

"'Point against point', i.e., 'note against note'."

"Compositions written in free counterpoint often incorporate non-traditional harmonies and chords, chromaticism, and dissonance."

"Yes, imitative counterpoint involves the repetition of a main melodic idea."

"Yes, counterpoint is most commonly identified in the European classical tradition."

"No, the musical lines in counterpoint are independent in rhythm."

"The Renaissance and the Baroque period strongly contributed to the development of counterpoint."