accompaniment | ||
1. | [ noun ] (music,fine art) a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts | |
Synonyms: | support musical_accompaniment backup | |
Related terms: | part descant vamp support | |
2. | [ noun ] an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another | |
Synonyms: | co-occurrence concomitant | |
Related terms: | happening background associate coincide | |
3. | [ noun ] the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them | |
Synonyms: | escort | |
Related terms: | protection convoy company | |
Similar spelling: |
accompanist accomplishment accompanied accompanyist accompanying accomplice |