[
UK
/ɐkˈʌmpɐnˌɪmənt/
]
[ US /əˈkəmpnimənt, əˈkəmpnɪmənt/ ]
[ US /əˈkəmpnimənt, əˈkəmpnɪmənt/ ]
NOUN
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something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish
a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner - a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
- an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
How To Use accompaniment In A Sentence
- The men were droning at each other in their Greek-inflected patois, or singing through their noses to the accompaniment of a flute out of tune.
- The smoothly boiled porridge, with its accompaniment of thick yellow cream; the new-laid eggs; the grilled trout, fresh from the stream; the freshly baked "baps" and "scones," the crisp rolls of oatcake; and last, but not least, the delectable, home-made marmalade, which is as much a part of the meal as the coffee itself. Big Game A Story for Girls
- It is also useful for some contemporary music where a light, jazz-style accompaniment is required.
- Some savoury recipes also use rhubarb, as its tanginess makes it an ideal accompaniment for fatty meats or oily fish.
- The concluding Allegro has a rollicking, folksy character, complete with a drone-like accompaniment.
- This is a complex wine that will sparkle as an accompaniment to a tall glass of bone chillingly cold lemon sorbet with sprigs of mint.
- Serve as a dip as part of a meze or as an accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.
- Venison was seldom served without this accompaniment, but furmety, sweetened with sugar, was a favorite dish of itself, the ‘clean broth’ being omitted when a lord was to be the partaker.
- The sword chunked home at his feet to the accompaniment of a collective "ah!" from the spectators. Dragonfly in Amber
- When it was over we filed out to the accompaniment of the organ.
