Meaning
accompaniment, side dish
- musical backing or accompaniment played behind a soloist
- side dish, sauce, or garnish served alongside a main dish
- act of escorting or accompanying someone
In a sentence
Il pianista ha fornito un accompagnamento perfetto per la cantante.
The pianist provided a perfect accompaniment for the singer.
Quale contorno consigliate come accompagnamento per questo arrosto?
Which side dish do you recommend as an accompaniment to this roast?
Il documentario scorre piacevolmente senza alcun accompagnamento musicale invadente.
The documentary flows pleasantly without any intrusive musical accompaniment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| accompagnamento | masculine · singular |
| accompagnamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In dining, refers to a side dish or condiment paired with the main course.
- In Italian welfare policy, 'indennità di accompagnamento' is a well-known disability allowance.