English dictionary
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English noun: accompaniment | |||
| 1. | accompaniment (event) an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another | ||
| Synonyms | attendant, co-occurrence, concomitant | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | associate, background | ||
| 2. | accompaniment (communication) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts | ||
| Synonyms | backup, musical accompaniment, support | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | part, voice | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | descant, discant, vamp | ||
| 3. | accompaniment (attribute) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect | ||
| Samples | A fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner. Wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish. | ||
| Synonyms | complement | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adjunct | ||
| 4. | accompaniment (act) the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them | ||
| Synonyms | escort | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | protection | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | convoy | ||
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