Main Entry: ac·com·pa·ni·ment

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈkəm-pə-nē-mənt, -ˈkəmp-nē-\

Function: noun

Date: 1697

1 : an instrumental or vocal part designed to support or complement a melody
2 a : an addition (as an ornament) intended to give completeness or symmetry : complement b : an accompanying situation or occurrence : concomitant

— ac·com·pa·ni·ment·al \-ˌkəm-pə-nē-ˈmen-t^əl, -ˌkəmp-nē-\ adjective