Counterpoint melody (7)

I believe the answer is:

descant

(Other definitions for descant that I've seen before include "Treble melody above the main melody" , "Melody sung or played above a basic melody" , "Sung variation" , "Independent melody sung above a basic melody" , "Independent treble line" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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