Accompaniment

Backing

Synonyms: Backing, background, comp, obbligato, support, soundtrack, ripieno, and organum.

Complement

Synonyms: Complement, addition, appendage, companion, supplement, adjunct, trimming, and accessory.

Example Sentences

The piano served as a gentle accompaniment to her singing.

He brought a salad as an accompaniment to the main dish.

Soft music played in the background as a perfect accompaniment.

Bread is a common accompaniment to soup.

The guitar made a beautiful accompaniment to the vocalist.

She performed the poem with violin accompaniment.

That sauce is a great accompaniment for grilled chicken.

They enjoyed wine as an accompaniment to their meal.

He cooked rice as an accompaniment to the curry.

Her voice needs no accompaniment — it's strong on its own.