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accompaniment vs discant

discant vs accompaniment

accompaniment and discant both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
accompaniment Yes No No No
discant Yes No No No
As nouns, discant is a hyponym of accompaniment; that is, discant is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than accompaniment:
  • accompaniment: a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
  • discant: a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
Other hyponyms of accompaniment include descant, vamp.
accompaniment (noun) discant (noun)
the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them a decorative musical accompaniment (often improvised) added above a basic melody
something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another
Difference between accompaniment and discant

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