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accompaniment
Definition:
(nou) an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another (nou) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts (nou) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect (nou) the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkʌmpənimənt
Examples:
The final type of musical accompaniment is the percussion pattern.
They perform choreographed moves to the accompaniment of drums and music.
The orchestra for the most part plays a discreet accompaniment to the soloist.
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Common mistakes of accompaniment pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-com-ˈpan-i-ment". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ac-ˌcom-ˈpa-ni-ment". Tip: Practice emphasizing "pa" to master the rhythm.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers might reduce "accompaniment" to "ac-comp-ˈni-ment", dropping the "a". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure each syllable is pronounced clearly: "ac-com-ˌpa-ni-ment".
- Mispronouncing vowels: The second vowel in "accompaniment" is often mispronounced as "e" instead of "a". This leads to "ac-com-ˈpan-e-ment". The correct pronunciation is with an "a": "ac-com-ˌpa-ni-ment". Tip: Focus on the "a" sound for clarity.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "c": Some learners may say "ac-ˈcom-pan-i-ment", using a hard "c" sound. In "accompaniment", it should be a soft "c" as in "s": "ac-com-ˌpa-ni-ment". Tip: Remember the "s" sound to avoid confusion.
- Blending sounds: Some speakers blend the last syllable, saying "accompaniment" as "ac-com-pan-ˈment". This can make it sound rushed. Tip: Slow down to clearly articulate "ni-ment" at the end.