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 melody2 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