1. (

• accompaniment ,
• concomitant ,
• attendant ,
• co-occurrence

) an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another ;

2. (

• accompaniment ,
• musical_accompaniment ,
• backup ,
• support ,

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

3. (

• complement ,
• accompaniment

) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect; "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"; "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish" ;

4. (

• escort ,
• accompaniment

) the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them ;