Meaning of accompaniment in English

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
2. 2. a subordinate musical part

   Examples

   • « provides background for more important parts »
3. 3. the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them