accompaniment

A noun referring to something that is added to another thing to complete, enhance, or support it, such as a musical part that supports a melody or a side dish that complements a main course.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее то, что добавляется к другому предмету для его завершения, улучшения или поддержки, например, музыкальная партия, сопровождающая мелодию, или гарнир, дополняющий основное блюдо.esSustantivo que designa aquello que se añade a otra cosa para completarla, mejorarla o apoyarla, como la parte musical que acompaña a una melodía o la guarnición que complementa el plato principal.frCe qui s'ajoute à un élément principal pour le compléter, l'enrichir ou le soutenir, par exemple une partie musicale accompagnant une mélodie, ou un plat d'accompagnement servi avec le plat principal.deSubstantiv, das bezeichnet, was zu etwas anderem hinzugefügt wird, um es zu ergänzen, zu verbessern oder zu unterstützen, z. B. eine Begleitstimme zur Melodie oder eine Beilage zum Hauptgericht.ptSubstantivo que designa aquilo que se adiciona a outra coisa para completá-la, melhorá-la ou apoiá-la, como a parte musical que acompanha uma melodia ou o acompanhamento que complementa um prato principal.zh名词，指为完成、提升或支持另一事物而附加的东西，例如伴随旋律的音乐伴奏，或补充主菜的配菜。arاسم يدل على ما يُضاف إلى شيء آخر لإتمامه أو تحسينه أو دعمه، مثل المصاحبة الموسيقية التي ترافق اللحن الأساسي، أو الطبق الجانبي الذي يكمل الطبق الرئيسي.

1. Concurrent event or situation B2 formal

   An event or situation that occurs at the same time as or in connection with another.

   • The thunderstorm was a dramatic accompaniment to the play.
   • The music served as a fitting accompaniment to the fireworks display.
   • Economic growth was a welcome accompaniment to the new policies.

   ruСопутствующее событиеesAcompañamiento (evento concurrente)frévénement concomitantdeBegleitumstandptEvento concomitantezh伴随事件arحدث مصاحب

   Synonymes: accessoryadjunctattendantcompanionconcomitantcorollary

2. Musical support B1 formal

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

   • The pianist provided a beautiful accompaniment to the singer.
   • The guitar accompaniment was simple but effective.
   • She sang the melody while the orchestra played the accompaniment.

   ruАккомпанементesAcompañamiento musicalfrAccompagnement musicaldeBegleitungptAcompanhamentozh伴奏arمصاحبة موسيقية

   Synonymes: backgroundbackupsupport

3. Complementary addition B2 formal

   Something added to complete, embellish, or make perfect.

   • The sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the grilled fish.
   • A glass of wine is a classic accompaniment to a cheese board.
   • The garnish served as a colorful accompaniment to the main dish.

   ruДополнениеesComplemento o acompañamientofrAjout complémentairedeErgänzungptComplementozh补充物arإضافة تكميلية

   Synonymes: accessoryadd-onadditionadjunctcomplementenhancementextragarnishsupplementtrimming

4. Act of accompanying C1 formal

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

   • The security guard provided an accompaniment for the VIP through the crowd.
   • The diplomat traveled with a military accompaniment for safety.
   • The child was given a police accompaniment to the hospital.

   ruСопровождениеesacompañamientofraction d'accompagnerdeBegleitungptAcompanhamentozh护送arالمرافقة

   Synonymes: convoyescort

• accompaniments plural form
• accompaniments' possessive plural form
• accompaniment's possessive singular form