accompaniment

Word parts

accompany + -ment

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ or /ə.ˈkʌmp.ni.mənt/

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Noun

Singular accompaniment

Plural accompaniments

1. (countable & uncountable) (music) Accompaniment is music played as background to a featured musician.

   She has produced 10 new songs recorded with orchestral or big-band accompaniment.

2. (countable & uncountable) Accompaniment is something that is together with something else.

   The prime minister has taken this trip without the usual accompaniment of the press.

   Salad is an ideal accompaniment to any meat or fish.

Related words

• accompany