accompaniment
8 synonyms for accompaniment, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Music played to support a main singer or instrument.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use accompaniment
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
piano accompaniment
served as an accompaniment to
Etymology
From French accompagnement, built from "accompany" plus the suffix "-ment." First recorded in English in 1744.
Full origin of accompaniment →Frequently asked questions
What does “accompaniment” mean?
The word “accompaniment” means music played to support a main singer or instrument.
How do you pronounce “accompaniment”?
“Accompaniment” is pronounced uh-KUHM-puh-nee-muhnt (/əˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “accompaniment” in a sentence?
Here is “accompaniment” used in a sentence: “The pianist provided a gentle accompaniment to the violin solo.”
What part of speech is “accompaniment”?
“Accompaniment” is a noun.
Where does the word “accompaniment” come from?
The word “accompaniment” dates back to around 1744 and comes from French. From French accompagnement, built from "accompany" plus the suffix "-ment." First recorded in English in 1744.
Is “accompaniment” a common word?
“Accompaniment” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “accompaniment” have?
“Accompaniment” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: music played to support a main singer or instrument.
