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accompaniment

[ uh-kuhm-puh-ni-muhnt, uh-kuhmp-ni- ]

noun

  1. something incidental or added for ornament, symmetry, etc.
  2. Music. a part in a composition designed to serve as background and support for more important parts.


accompaniment

/ əˈkʌmpnɪ-; əˈkʌmpənɪmənt /

noun

  1. something that accompanies or is served or used with something else
  2. something inessential or subsidiary that is added, as for ornament or symmetry
  3. music a subordinate part for an instrument, voices, or an orchestra
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of accompaniment1

First recorded in 1725–35; accompany + -ment
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Example Sentences

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But in most cases, they have been more like orchestral accompaniment.

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This was the mission of Pope Francis, and we will proudly continue to live out this radical spirit of accompaniment which honors the sacredness of our neighbor.

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When handled with care and given thoughtful accompaniments, it can be the most exciting part of the meal.

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Cellist Kina Kantor, an ensemble member who shadows the action, provides musical accompaniment that lends the human comedy an indisputable gravity.

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