n.
Pronunciation: ə - ' k ə m-p ə -n ē -m ə nt, - ' k ə mp-n ē -
Function: noun
Date: 1697
1 : an instrumental or vocal part designed to support or complement a melody
2 a : an addition (as an ornament) intended to give completeness or symmetry : COMPLEMENT b : an accompanying situation or occurrence : CONCOMITANT
– ac · com · pa · ni · ment · al \ - ˌ k ə m-p ə -n ē - ' men-t ə l, - ˌ k ə mp-n ē - \ adjective