Accompany
Accompany is a verb that means to go somewhere with (someone or something) as a companion or escort. It can also mean to be present or occur at the same time as something else. In music, "accompany" refers to playing or singing an instrumental or vocal part intended to support or complement a principal melody.
Meaning and Usage:
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To go with: This is the most common meaning. It signifies being together with someone or something during a journey or activity. For example, "I will accompany you to the store." It implies a shared experience or purpose for the duration of the association.
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To be present or occur at the same time: This usage indicates a co-occurrence of events or phenomena. For example, "The rain was accompanied by strong winds." Here, 'accompanied' describes the simultaneous presence of wind and rain.
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In Music: In a musical context, "accompany" means to support a principal melody with an instrumental or vocal part. The accompanying part is secondary to the main melody but provides harmonic, rhythmic, or melodic support. For example, "The pianist will accompany the singer."
Synonyms:
Depending on the context, synonyms for "accompany" include:
- Go with
- Escort
- Attend
- Join
- Attend
- Chaperone
- Co-occur
- Supplement (in music)
- Back (in music)