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säestys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • accompaniment noun Music played to support a main singer or instrument.
  • backing noun Support, especially financial support, given to a person or project.

Senses

säestys is used for these senses in English:

  • accompaniment (music) A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.
  • backing (music) Musicians and vocalists who support the main performer.

accompaniment — full definition

  1. noun Music played to support a main singer or instrument.
  2. noun Something that goes along with or complements a main thing.

backing — full definition

  1. noun Support, especially financial support, given to a person or project.
  2. noun Material attached to the back of something to reinforce or support it.
  3. noun Musicians or singers who support a lead performer.

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