accompaniment
//əˈkʌmpənɪmənt//
Noun
accompanimentSingular
accompanimentsPlural
1
A musical part that supports or partners a solo instrument, voice, or group.
She sang the song with piano accompaniment.
2
Something that supplements or complements something else, especially food served with a main dish.
The steak was served with a salad as an accompaniment.
3
Something that happens or exists at the same time as something else.
Stress is often an accompaniment to a busy lifestyle.