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

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

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 • Jan. 17, 2026

Together, they are trying to understand why the doxology, always sung “in one way and one way only” suddenly has been “pepped up” with an energetic organ accompaniment.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

Sitting down at the keys, she's finally at peace, playing the heartfelt ballads A Million Reasons and Die With A Smile, without the accompaniment of her band.

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

Soon the fishhead had disappeared to the accompaniment of pleased rumbling growls.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford




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