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accompaniment

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/əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/ · ac-com-pa-ni-ment

Something that complements or enhances something else, especially in music.

Meanings

nounformal

Something that complements or enhances something else, especially in music.

ایسی چیز جو کسی چیز کے ساتھ ہو یا اس کی تکمیل کرے، خاص طور پر موسیقی میں۔

ہمراہی

hamraahi

Synonyms

supplementadditionsupportضمیمہاضافہمدد

Antonyms

isolationsolitudedisconnectionتنہائیویرانیعلیحدگی

Common Collocations

  • musical accompaniment
  • accompaniment for a meal
  • vocal accompaniment

Example Sentences

The pianist played a beautiful accompaniment to the singer.

پیانیسٹ نے گلوکار کے لیے ایک خوبصورت ہمراہی پیَشا کیا۔

Pianist ne gulkār ke liye aik khoobsurat hamraahi pesh kiya.

For this dish, a light sauce is the perfect accompaniment.

اس پکوان کے لیے ہلکی چٹنی بہترین ہمراہی ہے۔

Is pakwan ke liye halki chutney behtareen hamraahi hai.

The film featured a stunning visual accompaniment to the music.

اس فلم میں موسیقی کے ساتھ شاندار بصری ہمراہی پیش کی گئی۔

Is film mein moseqi ke saath shaandaar basri hamraahi pesh ki gayi.

Easily Confused With

accompany:Accompaniment is a noun referring to the supportive item, while accompany is a verb meaning to go with or to be with.

Word Family

accompany
verbہمراہی کرنا
accompanist
nounہمراہی کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'company' as something that accompanies you.

Imagine a musician playing alongside a singer.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

چو مے مے جرس پہ رکھتے ہو، آپ کیا جانیں ہمراہی کیا ہے

Chow mey mey jaris pe rakhtay ho, aap kya jaanain hamraahi kya hai

When you rest the jar on the table, what do you know of companionship?

Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ساتھی کے بغیر سفر مشکل ہے۔

Saathi ke baghair safar mushkil hai.

Travel is difficult without a companion.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "accompanimentum" — a adding to

First known use: 15th century

The term evolved from Latin to Middle English, referring to something that enhances or complements another element, particularly in music.