De begeleiding
Example: De begeleiding van de piano maakt het lied mooier.
Definition
"De begeleiding" refers to the musical accompaniment, typically provided by instruments or voices, that supports and enhances the main melody or solo performance, as in the phrase 'De begeleiding van de piano maakt het lied mooier,' meaning the piano accompaniment makes the song more beautiful.
Etymology
The word "de begeleiding" comes from the Dutch verb 'begeleiden,' meaning to accompany or escort. It combines the prefix 'be-' with 'geleiden,' which means to guide or lead. Originally, it referred to the act of guiding someone, but in music, it shifted to mean the supportive musical background that guides the main melody.
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"De begeleiding" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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the accompaniment