accompaniment accompaniment /əˈkʌmpənimənt/

noun

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