accompaniment
/əˈkʌmpənimənt/
noun
- Music played to support a singer or main instrument.
- The guitarist provided a gentle accompaniment for the violin solo.
- Without accompaniment, the choir sounded thin and unsupported.
- She sang the song with a piano accompaniment.
- Something that is served or added with another thing, especially food or drink.
- Crackers are a common accompaniment to cheese.
- The chef recommended a red wine as an accompaniment to the steak.
- A fresh salad is the perfect accompaniment for grilled fish.
- Something that happens or exists at the same time as something else.
- The loud music was an unwelcome accompaniment to our quiet dinner.
- Rain was the constant accompaniment to their hiking trip.
- The applause was a joyful accompaniment to the end of the play.
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