Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for accompaniment. Search instead for accompanime.
Definitions

accompaniment

[uh-kuhm-puh-ni-muhnt, uh-kuhmp-ni-] / əˈkʌm pə nɪ mənt, əˈkʌmp nɪ- /


NOUN
music that supports a theme or performer in a composition
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Traditional music and drumming also provided an accompaniment to the activities.

From BBC

They’ve also allowed people to organize things like court accompaniment, protection for religious services and food drives.

From Salon

The waves lapped a rhythmic accompaniment and, far in the distance, a sea gull cried.

From Literature

For the accompaniment, he is less forgiving: Serve with warm steamed rice.

From The Wall Street Journal

If my friend Alison, who lives alone, makes herself a nice meal, a glass of wine seems an appropriate accompaniment.

From The Wall Street Journal