The accompaniment technique
Example: Mastering the accompaniment technique enhances any pianist's performance greatly.
Definition
"The accompaniment technique" refers to the method or style of playing a supportive musical part that complements the main melody, often by providing harmony, rhythm, or texture to enhance the overall performance.
Etymology
The phrase "the accompaniment technique" combines 'accompaniment,' from the Old French 'acompaignier,' meaning 'to accompany or escort,' with 'technique,' derived from the Greek 'technē,' meaning 'art or skill.' Together, they describe the skilled art of supporting a main musical line.
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"The accompaniment technique" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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