Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accompaniment
Noun
/əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/
Definition
Something that is added to another thing to enhance or support it.
Examples
- The piano provides a beautiful accompaniment to the singer’s voice.
- She played a guitar accompaniment while he sang.
- In the concert, the orchestra served as an accompaniment to the soloist.
Meaning
In music, ‘accompaniment’ refers to the background music that supports the main performance, such as a singer or a solo instrumentalist.
Synonyms
- Supplement
- Support
- Background
- Complement
- Counterpoint
