accompaniment
/əˈkʌmpənimənt/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈkʌmpənimənt/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˈkəm-pə-nē-mənt -ˈkəmp-nē-/ (ame, mw)
accompaniment — 名詞
1. the supporting part of a piece of music — usually played on piano, guitar, or by
伴奏
襯托主旋律或歌手的配樂
the supporting part of a piece of music — usually played on piano, guitar, or by an orchestra — that sits beneath a singer or solo instrument while the main melody plays on top.
Mei sang an old folk song to the gentle accompaniment of a single guitar.
美在一把吉他輕柔的伴奏下唱了一首古老的民謠。
to the accompaniment of [instrument]
Mr. Lin wrote a piano accompaniment for his daughter's violin recital.
林先生為女兒的小提琴獨奏會寫了一段鋼琴伴奏。
accompaniment for [solo instrument]
The church choir sang the first verse without any accompaniment, then the organ joined in.
教堂合唱團清唱了第一段，然後管風琴才加入伴奏。
The orchestra provided a soft accompaniment while the soprano hit the high notes.
女高音飆高音時，管弦樂團提供了輕柔的伴奏。
- backing
more informal; common in pop/rock contexts
- backing track
specifically a pre-recorded instrumental track
- solo
music with no supporting part
文法句型
accompaniment to/for [singer/instrument]
to the accompaniment of [instrument]
用法筆記
Often appears in the fixed phrase 'to the accompaniment of [instrument]', meaning while that instrument is playing. Distinguish from sense 2 (the act of playing along) — this sense is the music itself, often written down on a score.
常見錯誤
2. the act of performing alongside a singer or another musician to support what the
伴奏行為
替歌手或演奏者伴奏的演出活動
the act of performing alongside a singer or another musician to support what they are doing, rather than the supporting part itself.
Greta earns extra money through accompaniment of jazz singers at a small downtown club.
卡洛斯靠著在市區小酒吧為爵士歌手伴奏賺取外快。
accompaniment of [singer/musician]
Her accompaniment of the visiting cellist was praised by every reviewer in the city.
她為來訪大提琴家伴奏的演出，獲得全市每一位樂評稱讚。
[someone's] accompaniment of [a soloist]
Mr. Paloma has spent thirty years in the quiet work of accompaniment, never seeking the spotlight.
田中先生三十年來默默從事伴奏的工作，從不爭取鎂光燈。
The pianist's sensitive accompaniment lifted the young singer's confidence on stage.
鋼琴家細膩的伴奏，讓年輕歌手在台上更有信心。
- backing
less formal; refers to either the activity or the part
文法句型
accompaniment of [a singer/musician]
用法筆記
Refers to the activity of playing along, not the score itself — distinguish from sense 1. Subject is typically a person who supports another performer (often a pianist behind a singer).
3. the sounds — often loud, harsh, or unwelcome — that fill the air while you are d
背景聲響
做某事時伴隨的吵雜或惱人聲音
the sounds — often loud, harsh, or unwelcome — that fill the air while you are doing something else, used in the phrase 'to the accompaniment of'.
Nia tried to study to the accompaniment of jackhammers in the street outside.
瑪雅試著在街上電鑽聲此起彼落中讀書。
to the accompaniment of [unpleasant noise]
The mayor gave her speech to the accompaniment of loud boos from the crowd.
市長在群眾此起彼落的噓聲中發表了演說。
to the accompaniment of boos / shouts
The children fell asleep to the accompaniment of heavy rain on the tin roof.
孩子們在打在鐵皮屋頂上的大雨聲中睡著了。
Diners ate dinner to the accompaniment of fireworks bursting over the harbour.
饗客們在港口上空綻放的煙火聲中享用晚餐。
- backdrop
broader; can be visual or aural
文法句型
to the accompaniment of [sound]
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'to the accompaniment of [noise]'. Distinguish from sense 1: here the sound need not be music, and the focus is on the noise as a backdrop to a separate activity.
4. a second event, condition, or feeling that turns up alongside a main one — such
伴隨情況
與另一件事同時發生的事或狀況
a second event, condition, or feeling that turns up alongside a main one — such as a fever that arrives with the flu, or constant worry that arrives with a new job.
Sleepless nights are a familiar accompaniment to early parenthood for most couples.
對大多數夫妻來說，失眠是初為父母時熟悉的伴隨狀況。
[X] is an accompaniment to [related event]
Empty supermarket shelves were an unwelcome accompaniment of the strict winter lockdown in Madrid.
馬德里嚴格的冬季封城期間，超市貨架空蕩蕩，是令人不快的伴隨現象。
an unwelcome accompaniment of [larger event]
Mild fever is a common accompaniment of the flu in young children.
輕微發燒是幼童感冒時常見的伴隨症狀。
Loud street protests outside parliament were the inevitable accompaniment to the new fuel tax last March.
去年三月，國會外喧嘩的街頭抗議是新燃料稅無可避免的伴隨情況。
- by-product
implies a side result of a process
- concomitant
very formal; mostly academic or medical
文法句型
accompaniment to/of [event]
用法筆記
Formal register; common in news, academic, and medical writing. Subject is usually an abstract noun (a feeling, condition, or event) rather than a person or object.
5. a smaller dish or drink that you serve next to a main one to make the meal taste
配菜；佐餐
搭配主菜一起吃喝的小份菜餚或飲品
a smaller dish or drink that you serve next to a main one to make the meal taste or feel more complete — for example, rice next to curry, or red wine next to steak.
Steamed rice is the perfect accompaniment to a spicy Thai curry.
蒸白飯是辛辣泰式咖哩的最佳配菜。
accompaniment to [main dish]
Aunt Rosa served warm bread as an accompaniment to the tomato soup.
羅莎阿姨端出溫熱的麵包，搭配那碗番茄湯。
as an accompaniment to [dish]
A glass of cold beer is a classic accompaniment to grilled sausages.
一杯冰啤酒是烤香腸的經典佐餐。
The chef recommends a light salad as an accompaniment to the grilled fish.
主廚推薦以一份清爽沙拉搭配那道烤魚。
- main course
the central dish that the accompaniment supports
文法句型
accompaniment to [food/drink]
用法筆記
Always countable in this sense. Almost always followed by 'to' (not 'of'): 'accompaniment to the meal'. The accompaniment is by definition the smaller or supporting part of the meal.
常見錯誤
6. a small extra item — often decorative — added next to something larger to make t
點綴；陪襯
讓整體更完整的小型搭配物
a small extra item — often decorative — added next to something larger to make the whole thing feel finished or balanced, such as a pocket square next to a suit.
A silk scarf was the elegant accompaniment to her dark winter coat.
一條絲質圍巾，是她那件深色冬大衣優雅的點綴。
elegant accompaniment to [main outfit]
Fresh flowers on the table are a lovely accompaniment to any dinner party.
桌上擺一束鮮花，為任何晚宴增添漂亮的陪襯。
lovely accompaniment to [setting]
A leather belt is the natural accompaniment to a pair of dark jeans.
一條皮帶是搭配深色牛仔褲最自然的點綴。
Soft yellow lamps were the perfect accompaniment to the wooden floor of the new café.
柔黃的燈光為新咖啡館的木地板做了完美的陪襯。
- complement
more common; same idea of completing something
- finishing touch
everyday phrase for the last small detail added
文法句型
accompaniment to [main object]
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 5: this is a non-food complement (clothing, decoration, design), focused on visual completeness. Subject is usually a small object that beautifies a larger one.