accompaniment
noun
ac·com·pa·ni·ment
ə-ˈkəm-pə-nē-mənt 
-ˈkəmp-nē-
1
music
: an instrumental or vocal part designed to support or complement a melody
sang the song with a piano accompaniment
2
a
: an addition (such as an ornament) intended to give completeness or symmetry to something : complement
a tie that's a nice accompaniment to his new suit
b
: an accompanying situation or occurrence : concomitant
studied Italian as an accompaniment to her art history class
Examples of accompaniment in a Sentence
She sings without musical accompaniment.
A nice tie was a fine accompaniment to his new suit.
This dish can be served as an accompaniment to most meat main dishes.
This wine is a good accompaniment for spicy foods.
She studied Italian as an accompaniment to her classes in art history.
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The 22-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter boasts an ethereal, ductile voice that sounds equally convincing singing solo with flamenco guitar accompaniment or over dance beats.
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The eight-track album features the accompaniment of a symphony-style orchestra, gospel choir and swampy, rock-style instrumentation.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On the train to MetLife Stadium, the Palmeiras fans, encouraged to chant by the NJ Transit driver on an intercom, provided a raucous accompaniment from Manhattan to New Jersey.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 June 2025
At tiny churches, phones even come in handy as hymnals and the music accompaniment for singing praises and lifting joyful songs because there is no organ or choir.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
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Leila Cobo, Billboard, 18 July 2025
The eight-track album features the accompaniment of a symphony-style orchestra, gospel choir and swampy, rock-style instrumentation.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
On the train to MetLife Stadium, the Palmeiras fans, encouraged to chant by the NJ Transit driver on an intercom, provided a raucous accompaniment from Manhattan to New Jersey.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 June 2025
At tiny churches, phones even come in handy as hymnals and the music accompaniment for singing praises and lifting joyful songs because there is no organ or choir.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 July 2025
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“Accompaniment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accompaniment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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accompaniment
noun
ac·com·pa·ni·ment
ə-ˈkəmp-(ə-)nē-mənt
1
: music played along with a solo part to enrich it
2
: an accompanying object, situation, or event
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