accompaniment — something that supplements or complements something else; musical backing
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that supplements or complements something else; musical backing
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈkʌmpənimənt/
Example Sentences
- His terrible singing needed a very loud piano accompaniment to hide the damage.
- Wine is the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner.
- She played the violin solo without any accompaniment, which made her mistakes very obvious.
accompaniment
NOUN[/əˈkʌmpənimənt/]
something that supplements or complements something else; musical backing
The pianist's gentle accompaniment lifts the young singer's voice across the recital hall.
In his apartment, each compartment fills with musical accompaniment!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'accompagnement', which is related to 'company' (companionship). Originally meaning 'to go together', the term was later extended to its musical sense, denoting instrumental or harmonic support for a melody.
Breakdown
accompagner (to accompany, to go with) + -ment (French noun-forming suffix). The root 'accompagner' itself combines 'a-' (to) + 'compagn-' (companion, from Latin 'companio'), creating the sense of 'to go with as a companion'.
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📝Examples
“His terrible singing needed a very loud piano accompaniment to hide the damage.”
“Wine is the perfect accompaniment to a romantic dinner.”
“She played the violin solo without any accompaniment, which made her mistakes very obvious.”
“The guitarist provided a beautiful accompaniment to the singer's performance.”
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