Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
musical-accompaniment
noun
/ˈmjuzɪkəl əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/
Definition
Musical accompaniment refers to the underlying musical framework that supports a lead musician or singer, enriching the overall performance.
Examples
- The pianist played a beautiful musical accompaniment for the solo violin.
- In many songs, the guitar serves as the main musical accompaniment to the vocals.
- The orchestra provided a lush musical accompaniment to the singer’s powerful voice.
Meaning
It provides harmonic and rhythmic support to the main melody, often enhancing the emotional impact of the music.
Synonyms
- Background music
- Support music
- Harmony
- Instrumentation
- Accompaniment
