"play" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- In "Lunatica," for example, the shadow thrown by a lengthy panel of undulating wood plays subtle counterpoint to the work's predominantly oval shape.
- His designs rely heavily on context, often by playing counterpoint to it.
- They were a badly matched pair, but Preuss played perfect counterpoint to Fremont.
- He taught Handel how to play the violin, organ, harpsichord, and oboe as well as counterpoint.
- Another rhythm plays counterpoint to the shift between close-up and periphery: a continuous alteration between art and commodity.
- In "Singing Lessons," Collins discusses the personal turmoil that played counterpoint to the songs that brought her fame.
- Flach took his own flute and joined in, after a few bars, playing extemporaneous counterpoint.
- His legendary terseness played perfect counterpoint to Madden's effusiveness.
- The show is styled as cinema verite, with waggish musical interludes playing counterpoint to the deadpan humor.
- His gasp played counterpoint to the rasp of the zipper.
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