Something that complements or goes along with something else, especially musical backing.
From Old French 'acompagner' meaning 'to go with as a companion', from 'a-' (to) plus 'compagnon' (companion). Originally referred to traveling together, later extended to musical contexts.
The art of musical accompaniment requires a delicate balance - a skilled accompanist must be simultaneously supportive and invisible, enhancing the main performer while never overshadowing them, like being a musical shadow.
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