accompaniment
- n an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
- n a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
- n something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish - n the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
accompanist
- n a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano)
accompanying vein
- n a vein accompanying another structure; a vein may accompany an artery in such a way that the arterial pulses aid venous return
accompanyist
- n a person who provides musical accompaniment (usually on a piano)
accomplice
- n a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan)