The musical structure of this piece uses fugal imitation and much counterpoint.

However, rather than writing strict, full-length fugues, they used counterpoint as another mode of conversation between the chamber music instruments.

Variation 11 uses counterpoint and has a simple, pleasant air with its rock-steady rhythm in one hand while the second simply plays two notes to one.

Both use counterpoint, and the transition between them is seamless.

The other forms, being more "closed", are often chosen in arrangements using counterpoint and melody.

The overture uses counterpoint to reinforce the appearance of the leitmotif that represents the Russian forces throughout the song.

Compositions in the same style as an invention but using three-part counterpoint are known as sinfonias.

Its first movement uses counterpoint in a way that shows his fascination with Bach.

He uses counterpoint a lot in this opera.

He varies textures, using imitative counterpoint, chordal texture, recitatives as needed to express the text.