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1. An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
   - concomitant, attendant, co-occurrence
    
2. A musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
   - musical accompaniment, backup, support
    
3. Something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
   "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"
   - complement
    
4. The act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
   - escort

Derived forms: accompaniments

See also: accompany

Type of: adjunct, happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, part, protection, voice

Encyclopedia: Accompaniment