Definitions for accompaniment



Overview of noun accompaniment

The noun accompaniment has 4 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (1) accompaniment, concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence

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

2. (1) accompaniment, musical accompaniment, backup, support

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

3. complement, accompaniment

(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")

4. escort, accompaniment

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

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