accompaniment Definition
- 1something that is added to another thing to make it better or more enjoyable
- 2music that is played to support or complement a singer or musician
Using accompaniment: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accompaniment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The wine was the perfect accompaniment to the meal.
Example
The pianist provided a beautiful accompaniment to the singer's performance.
Example
The orchestra played an accompaniment to the ballet.
accompaniment Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for accompaniment
Phrases with accompaniment
together with something else
Example
She brought a bottle of wine in accompaniment to the cheese.
music that supports or complements a singer
Example
The choir provided vocal accompaniment to the soloist.
music played on the piano to support or complement a singer or other musician
Example
The pianist provided a beautiful piano accompaniment to the singer's performance.
Origins of accompaniment
from Old French 'acompanir', meaning 'to accompany'
Summary: accompaniment in Brief
An 'accompaniment' [uh-kuhm-puh-nuh-muhnt] is something that is added to another thing to make it better or more enjoyable. It can also refer to music that is played to support or complement a singer or musician, such as 'The pianist provided a beautiful accompaniment to the singer's performance.' 'Accompaniment' extends into phrases like 'in accompaniment to,' and can be formalized as 'complement' or 'supplement.'
