Contrapuntal composition is a type of musical composition that involves two or more independent melodies being played simultaneously. It is often characterized by the use of counterpoint, which is the interweaving of two or more independent melodies. Common forms of contrapuntal composition include DESCANT (7 letters), fugue (5 letters), CANON (5 letters), motet (5 letters), and NONET (5 letters). DESCANT is a type of counterpoint in which one melody is sung or played over another. Fugue is a type of contrapuntal composition in which a single theme is repeated and developed throughout the piece. CANON is a type of contrapuntal composition in which two or more voices sing or play the same melody at different times. Motet is a type of contrapuntal composition in which two or more voices sing or play different melodies simultaneously. NONET is a type of contrapuntal composition in which nine voices sing or play different melodies simultaneously.