accompaniment


accompaniment (http://definr.com/accompaniment)

     n 1: an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in
          connection with another [syn: concomitant, co-occurrence]
     2: a subordinate musical part; provides background for more
        important parts [syn: musical accompaniment, support]
     3: the act of accompanying someone or something in order to
        protect them [syn: escort]