Definition of accompaniment

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • accompaniment is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 23
  • accompaniment is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 23
  • accompaniment is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 30

Definition of accompaniment


  • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. backup
    2. musical accompaniment
    3. support
  • the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. escort
  • an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. attendant
    2. co-occurrence
    3. concomitant
  • something added to complete or embellish or make perfect (noun)

    Examples

    1. wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish

    Synonyms

    1. complement

See definition of accompaniment in Merriam Webster