Accompaniment - Definition
accompaniment
n 1: an event or situation that happens at the same time as or
in connection with another [syn: accompaniment,
concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence]
2: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or
provides background for other musical parts [syn:
accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup,
support]
3: something added to complete or embellish or make perfect; "a
fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"; "wild rice
was served as an accompaniment to the main dish" [syn:
complement, accompaniment]
4: the act of accompanying someone or something in order to
protect them [syn: escort, accompaniment]