Meaning of accompaniment in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈkəmp(ə)nɪmənt/

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  1. Noun

    accompaniment

    Etymology

    early 18th century: from French accompagnement, from accompagner‘accompany’

    Definitions

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

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  2. 2. a subordinate musical part

    Examples

    • « provides background for more important parts »

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

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