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accompaniment
[uh-kuhm-puh-ni-muhnt, uh-kuhmp-ni-]
noun
something incidental or added for ornament, symmetry, etc.
Music.a part in a composition designed to serve as background and support for more important parts.
accompaniment
/ əˈkʌmpnɪ-, əˈkʌmpənɪmənt /
noun
something that accompanies or is served or used with something else
something inessential or subsidiary that is added, as for ornament or symmetry
music a subordinate part for an instrument, voices, or an orchestra
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonaccompaniment noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of accompaniment1
Example Sentences
“The Young Pope” was a fitting accompaniment to the first Trump era’s dawning, having premiered days before that inauguration.
“Lemonade,” Beyoncé’s video album released nearly a decade ago, can be appreciated as a musical masterpiece with an atmospheric video accompaniment.
But in most cases, they have been more like orchestral accompaniment.
This was the mission of Pope Francis, and we will proudly continue to live out this radical spirit of accompaniment which honors the sacredness of our neighbor.
These are meant to be the anesthetizing accompaniment to playlists featuring purveyors of sonic wallpaper made to help your whole body chill out — a vibe-fest, on demand.
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