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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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It’s the perfect accompaniment to the sight of Harper and Yasmin, dancing together at a club, relieved to have waved the white flag, at least for tonight.

From Salon

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