accompaniment
gb/əkˈʌmpnimənt/ us/əkˈʌmpnimənt/
B2
English
~ 9000
kísérő, köret, kíséret, velejáró, kísérőjelenség
NOUN
B2
1
Usage pattern:
an accompaniment to [food/drink/thing]
The spicy chutney is a perfect accompaniment to the grilled lamb.
A csípős csatni tökéletes kísérője a grillezett báránynak.
A simple green salad makes an ideal accompaniment to the rich pasta.
Egy egyszerű zöldsaláta ideális kísérője a laktató tésztaételnek.
Crusty bread is a traditional accompaniment to this soup.
The white wine was chosen as an accompaniment to the seafood platter.
The sauce is served as an accompaniment to the roasted vegetables.
Learner examples
Rice is a common accompaniment to many meat dishes.
A rizs gyakori köret sok húsétel mellé.
Bread is a good accompaniment to soup.
A kenyér jó kísérője a levesnek.
The chef made a fresh salad as an accompaniment to the fish.
Cheese is a nice accompaniment to red wine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use *company* instead of *accompaniment* when talking about food or objects (e.g. saying "Bread is a good company to soup"). Use *accompaniment* or *side dish* for food, and keep *company* for people or time spent with people. Also, remember the article: usually "an accompaniment" in singular.
Meaning
something that goes well with something
Collocations
perfect accompaniment
|serve as an accompaniment
|an accompaniment to the meal
|wine accompaniment
|ideal accompaniment
|traditional accompaniment
Synonyms
complement (Slightly more formal and broader; can be used for many kinds of things that complete or improve something, not just food.)
|
side dish (Used only for food; a more specific term for a food accompaniment to a main course.)
Antonyms
main course (Refers to the primary dish in a meal, while an accompaniment is secondary and supports the main course.)
Themes
food
|daily life
|lifestyle
|food_drink
|daily_life
Definition
Something that you have or use together with something else, usually to make it taste, look, or feel better, especially with food or drink.
Something that is served or used together with something else, especially food or drink, to complement it or make it more complete.
NOUN
B2
2
kíséret
B1
Usage pattern:
play [an] accompaniment for [someone/something]
The singer performed with only a piano accompaniment.
Az énekes csupán zongorakísérettel lépett fel.
A soft guitar accompaniment played beneath her voice.
Halk gitárkíséret szólt a hangja alatt.
The choir sang the hymn with full orchestral accompaniment.
He wrote a new accompaniment to the traditional folk song.
Without the drum accompaniment, the piece felt strangely empty.
Learner examples
She sang the song with piano accompaniment.
Zongorakísérettel énekelte a dalt.
The violin plays the main tune, and the guitar is the accompaniment.
A hegedű játssza a fő dallamot, a gitár pedig a kíséretet.
There was no accompaniment, so he sang alone.
The band recorded a new accompaniment for her voice.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *accompaniment* with *accompany* and say "he played accompaniment her" instead of "he played an accompaniment for her" or "he accompanied her". Remember: *accompaniment* is a noun (the music), while *accompany* is a verb (the action).
Meaning
supporting music for a main part
Collocations
piano accompaniment
|musical accompaniment
|with orchestral accompaniment
|accompaniment to the song
|vocal accompaniment
|simple accompaniment
Synonyms
backing (Informal and common in popular music; often used in phrases like "vocal backing" or "backing track".)
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background music (Less technical; suggests music that is behind or under something else, not always as structured as an accompaniment.)
Antonyms
a cappella (Describes singing without any instrumental accompaniment, the direct opposite of having an accompaniment.)
Themes
music
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Music that is played to go with a singer or another main instrument.
Music, usually played on instruments, that supports a singer or main musical part.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
3
velejáró
B2
Usage pattern:
an accompaniment to [event/situation/feeling]
Nervous laughter is a common accompaniment to public speaking.
Az ideges nevetés gyakori velejárója a közönség előtti beszédnek.
Headaches are a frequent accompaniment to severe stress.
A fejfájás gyakori velejárója az erős stressznek.
Fear was an inevitable accompaniment to life in the war zone.
Loneliness can be a constant accompaniment to working abroad.
Economic uncertainty is often a natural accompaniment to political change.
Learner examples
Tiredness is a common accompaniment to long working hours.
A fáradtság gyakori velejárója a hosszú munkaidőnek.
Stress is a usual accompaniment to big exams.
A stressz a nagy vizsgák szokásos velejárója.
Fear was an inevitable accompaniment to their dangerous journey.
Noise is often an accompaniment to life in a big city.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this formal noun in casual speech where a simpler phrase like "usually comes with" or "often goes with" is more natural. Also, they sometimes write *accompaniment of* instead of the more common pattern *accompaniment to* (e.g. "a common accompaniment to stress").
Meaning
something that typically goes along with something
Collocations
inevitable accompaniment
|natural accompaniment
|constant accompaniment
|usual accompaniment
|common accompaniment
|necessary accompaniment
Synonyms
companion (More general and less formal; can describe something that often goes together with something else, but also strongly used for people.)
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by-product (Suggests something that comes as a side effect rather than just something that occurs alongside.)
Antonyms
absence (If something is an accompaniment, it is present alongside something; its opposite is its absence in that situation.)
Themes
society
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something, often a feeling or condition, that usually happens at the same time as another thing.
A situation, feeling, or event that exists or happens together with something else, often as a usual or natural part of it.
Grammar
Dictionary form
accompaniment
IPA
GB/əkˈʌmpnimənt/
US/əkˈʌmpnimənt/
Syllables & stress
ac - com - pani - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (com)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: accompaniment
- Plural: accompaniment, accompaniments
Word family
Forms
accompaniments
noun
Core family
accompany
verb B1
accompanist
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unaccompanied
adjective
Expressions
as an accompaniment to
1/ˈæz ən əkˈʌmpnimənt tə/
fixed phrase
used together with something else
Used to say that one thing is given, used, or served together with another thing, usually to make it better.
Examples
- The dish is served as an accompaniment to grilled meats.
- Soft background music was played as an accompaniment to the meal.
- He offered a glass of red wine as an accompaniment to the cheese.
piano accompaniment
1/piˈænoʊ əkˈʌmpnimənt/
fixed phrase
supporting music played on piano
Music played on a piano that goes with and supports a singer or another main instrument.
Examples
- The soloist was joined by a gentle piano accompaniment.
- She practices singing with a recorded piano accompaniment.
- The choir will perform with live piano accompaniment.
with (no) accompaniment
1/wˈɪθ nˈoʊ əkˈʌmpnimənt/
fixed phrase
with or without supporting addition
Used to say that something is done with or without extra support, especially music or extra food.
Examples
- She sang with no accompaniment, and the hall was completely silent.
- The soup is served with no accompaniment, so you may want to order bread.
- Most of the songs are performed with minimal accompaniment.