Begeleiden
Example: De leraar zal de kinderen tijdens het muziekles begeleiden.
Definition
"Begeleiden" means to provide musical accompaniment or support, especially by playing an instrument alongside a singer or other musicians. For example, in the phrase 'De leraar zal de kinderen tijdens het muziekles begeleiden,' it refers to the teacher playing music to support the children's singing during the lesson.
Etymology
The Dutch word "begeleiden" comes from the prefix 'be-' meaning 'around' or 'about' and 'geleiden,' which means 'to lead or guide.' Originally, it referred to guiding someone physically, but over time it evolved to include guiding or supporting in a musical context, such as accompanying a singer or group.
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"Begeleiden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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