noun Uncommon

accompaniment

uh-KUHM-puh-nee-muhnt

Accompaniment (noun) means Music played to support a main singer or instrument. Example: “The pianist provided a gentle accompaniment to the violin solo.”

noun

Music played to support a main singer or instrument.

"The pianist provided a gentle accompaniment to the violin solo."

"She sang without any accompaniment at all."

Something that goes along with or complements a main thing.

"Rice makes a perfect accompaniment to a spicy curry."

"A good wine list is a welcome accompaniment to any restaurant menu."

How to use accompaniment

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Common pairings

piano accompaniment served as an accompaniment to

Word forms

accompaniments plural

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Etymology

From French accompagnement, built from "accompany" plus the suffix "-ment." First recorded in English in 1744.

Origin: French · First attested 1744

Class of 1744 accompaniment joined the language around 1744.

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Synonyms

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support backup escort complement attendant concomitant co-occurrence musical accompaniment

Related words

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Rhymes for accompaniment

regiment sediment condiment detriment sentiment merriment compliment experiment embodiment impediment

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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.

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