accompaniment

Definition of Accompaniment in English :

an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

3. accompaniment, complement

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

Example Sentences:
'a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner'
'wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish'

4. accompaniment, escort

the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Accompaniment

noun

1.

something that accompanies or is served or used with something else

2.

something inessential or subsidiary that is added, as for ornament or symmetry

3. music

a subordinate part for an instrument, voices, or an orchestra

noun

1.

anything that accompanies something else; thing added, usually for order or symmetry

2. Music

a part, usually instrumental, performed together with the main part for richer effect

the piano accompaniment to a song

n.

1. Music A vocal or instrumental part that supports another, often solo, part.

2. Something, such as a situation, that accompanies something else; a concomitant.

3. Something added for embellishment, completeness, or symmetry; complement.