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Accompaniment is the musical part which provides the rhythmic and/or harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. There are many different styles and types of accompaniment in different genres and styles of music.
Accompaniment in music refers to the musical part that provides rhythmic and/or harmonic support for the melody or main themes of a song or instrumental piece. It complements and enhances the primary musical elements by providing a background or supporting role.
Accompaniment, in music, auxiliary part or parts of a composition designed to support the principal part or to throw it into relief. In secular medieval music and in much folk and non-European music, instrumental accompaniments for singers consist of unison or octave duplications of the melody.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Accompaniment is the musical part that supports a lead melody or soloist. It provides rhythmic, harmonic, and melodic foundations that complement the main melodic line. Accompaniment is the accompanist’s role in a musical ensemble or performance.
1. music : an instrumental or vocal part designed to support or complement a melody. sang the song with a piano accompaniment. 2. a. : an addition (such as an ornament) intended to give completeness or symmetry to something : complement. a tie that's a nice accompaniment to his new suit. b. : an accompanying situation or occurrence : concomitant.
In the context of music, the term "accompanied" refers to an instrumental or vocal part that is designed to support or complement a melody. It involves playing or performing with one or more instruments that provide background and support to the main musical elements. The accompaniment serves to enhance and enrich the overall musical composition.
Accompaniment is music that supports someone who is singing or playing an instrument. (Definition of accompaniment from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
