accompaniment

英 [ə'kʌmp(ə)nɪm(ə)nt] 美[ə'kʌmpənɪmənt]

• n. 伴奏；伴随物

1. an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

2. a subordinate musical part; provides background for more important parts

3. the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them