Define TRANSLUSCENT in your own words

the light can go through but it's not totally transparent so it's not completely clear.

Being able to see though something although it most likely wouldn't be very detailed.

Explanation:

An synonym is Semitransparent.

a chromatic scale uses the twelve tones of the octave, while a regular scale only uses eight, or seven different notes (as the first note is played twice)

the answer is counterpoint.

counterpoint definition: "the art or technique of playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules."

counterpoint is present in a lot of baroque music- such as bach (notably his wtc prelude and fugues) and scarlatti, but can also be found in music by mozart, beethoven. it can even be found in music as modern as john williams!