accompaniments
Things served alongside
Accompaniments are things that go along with something else.
In music, an accompaniment supports a main melody or performer: The pianist provided accompaniment for the singer.
In food, accompaniments are side dishes that complement a main course: The steak came with seasonal accompaniments.
More broadly, anything that naturally occurs alongside something else: The text message arrived with the usual accompaniments—typos and emoji.
Edible underground tubers
- riceStaple cereal grain
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- saladCold dressed vegetables
- friesDeep-fried potato strips
bread · beans · coleslaw · pasta · corn · asparagus · broccoli · carrots
Agreement or musical blend
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
backing · obbligato · accompanist · pianist · guitarist · arpeggio · ostinato · vamp
What makes complete
- matchGame between opponents
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
combination · interplay · fusion · balance · contrast · enhancement · compatibility · correspondence
potatoes
Edible underground tubers
- riceStaple cereal grain
- vegetablesEdible plants, not fruits
- saladCold dressed vegetables
fries · bread · beans · coleslaw · pasta · corn · asparagus · broccoli · carrots · peas
harmony
Agreement or musical blend
- counterpointSimultaneous independent melodies
- orchestrationScoring for instrumental ensemble
- arrangementOrdered configuration or agreement
ensemble · backing · obbligato · accompanist · pianist · guitarist · arpeggio · ostinato · vamp · comping
complement
What makes complete
- matchGame between opponents
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- affinityNatural liking or attraction
synergy · combination · interplay · fusion · balance · contrast · enhancement · compatibility · correspondence · counterpart
escort
One who accompanies another
- entourageAttendants accompanying someone important
- attendantOne who assists others
- chaperoneProtective adult companion
guide · assistant · aide · retinue · coterie · backup · sidekick · convoy · delegation · party
parsley
Culinary herb for garnishing
mint · dill · lemon · lime · microgreens · scallions · paprika · cress · radish · sprig
accompanimentsmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · main dish · centerpiece · main · protein
accompanimentslead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
solo · melody · lead vocal · soloist · solo performance
accompanimentsessentials
Indispensable items or elements
fundamentals · core · principals · centerpieces · independents
- guitar accompanimentSupportive playing beneath melody
- musical accompanimentSupportive instrumental layer
- instrumental accompanimentMusic supporting a performer
- piano accompanimentKeyboard support for melody