What does "accompaniment" mean?

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

What is a synonym for "accompaniment"?

Common synonyms include: attachment, complement, accession, accessory, accessory, accordance.

How do you pronounce "accompaniment"?

Pronounced //əˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt//.

Accompaniment

//əˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt// noun

noun ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Noun

1
A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass. countable, uncountable
"Brooks performed a saxophone solo on stage, with Robert as accompaniment on the bass."
2
the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them wordnet
3
That which accompanies; something that attends as a circumstance, or which is added to give greater completeness to the principal thing, or by way of ornament, or for the sake of symmetry. countable, uncountable
"A side salad is a common accompaniment to a main dish."
4
something added to complete or embellish or make perfect wordnet
5
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts wordnet