accompaniment
ac·com·pa·niment
noun
1.
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
2.
a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts
Origin
From French accompagnement; equivalent to accompany + -ment. First attested in 1744.
Phrases
- additional accompaniment
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