accompaniment

Universal Words noun ~ (to sth) 1 [C,U] music that is played to support singing or another instrument: traditional songs with piano and flute accompaniment 2 [C] something that you eat, drink or use together with sth else: These wines make a good accompaniment to most fish dishes. 3 [C] (formal) something that happens at the same time as another thing: High blood pressure is a common accompaniment to this disease. IDIOMS to the accompaniment of sth 1 while a musical instrument is being played: They performed to the accompaniment of Spanish guitars. 2 while sth else is happening: She made her speech to the accompaniment of loud laughter.