Accompaniment - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (syn: backup, support)
- something added to complete or embellish or make perfect (syn: complement)
Extra examples
She sings without musical accompaniment.
A nice tie was a fine accompaniment to his new suit.
This dish can be served as an accompaniment to most meat main dishes.
This wine is a good accompaniment for spicy foods.
She studied Italian as an accompaniment to her classes in art history.
The two teams took a lap of honour together to the accompaniment of fireworks.
He plays folk music with guitar accompaniment.
An elderly man puffed on a trumpet to the accompaniment of drums and piano.
White wine makes an excellent accompaniment to fish.
...a felicitous accompaniment to dinner is provided by a harpist on weekends at the restaurant...
...the song already borders on the maudlin—the addition of a syrupy string accompaniment would just be overkill...
They were exercising to the accompaniment of cheerful music.
'Silent movie' is a misnomer since the movies usually had a musical accompaniment.
Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to this soup.
...to musical accompaniment, the swimmers' synchronic movements form a kaleidoscope of artistic patterns...
Word forms
singular: accompaniment
plural: accompaniments
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