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Definition of accompaniment

accompaniment

/əˈkʌm.pə.nɪ.mənt/
ac · com · pa · ni · ment
Plural:accompaniments
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• noun

1

A vocal or instrumental musical part that supports, enriches, or provides harmonic and rhythmic background for a solo voice, lead instrument, or principal melody.

Example

"She sang the classical aria with a delicate piano accompaniment."

2

Something that supplements, complements, or naturally occurs alongside another thing, such as a side dish served with a main meal or a concurrent event.

Example

"A crisp green salad makes an ideal accompaniment to roasted salmon."

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• Nearby Words

accommodations
accommodative
accommodator
accompaniment
accompanist
accompany
accomplice

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 18th century from French accompagnement, from accompagner ('to accompany'), ultimately tracing back to Late Latin companio ('companion', literally 'one who shares bread', from com- 'together' and panis 'bread').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accompaniment. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accompaniment
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