accompaniment

noun
UK /əˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/
US /əˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/

Something that goes along with something else, like music that plays with a song.

The piano played a soft accompaniment while she sang.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Music played to support a singer or main instrument.

He wrote a gentle accompaniment for the violin.

3. A food or drink served with a main dish.

A fresh salad is a nice accompaniment to the meal.

4. A person who goes somewhere with someone else.

Her brother was her accompaniment to the party.