To accompany
Example: The pianist will accompany the singer during the concert.
Definition
"To accompany" in music means to play an instrument or provide background sounds to support a soloist or main performer, enhancing the overall performance. For example, a pianist may accompany a singer by playing harmonies and rhythms that complement the vocal melody.
Etymology
The word "to accompany" comes from the Old French 'accompaigner,' which means 'to associate with' or 'to escort.' It ultimately derives from the Late Latin 'accompaniare,' combining 'ad-' (to) and 'companionem' (companion). Did you know? The idea of 'accompanying' originally involved traveling together, which fits nicely with musicians supporting each other on stage.
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"To accompany" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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