Accompaniments

/əˈkʌmpənɪmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of accompaniment; things that go along with or support something else, especially in music or as side dishes in a meal.

Etymology

From accompany (Old French origin) + -ment suffix creating nouns, then pluralized with -s. Originally meant 'the act of accompanying,' evolved to mean the things that accompany.

Kelly Says

Chefs and musicians speak the same language through this word—both need perfect accompaniments (vegetables with meat, harmony parts with melody) to make something truly complete and delicious to experience.

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