Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Accompaniment'

English Word: accompaniment

Key Russian Translations:

• аккомпанемент [ɐkəmpənʲɪˈmʲent] - [Formal, Musical Context]
• сопровождение [səprəvɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə] - [General Use, Formal/Informal]

Frequency: Medium (used in specific contexts like music or escorting)

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate) for both translations

Pronunciation (Russian):

аккомпанемент: [ɐkəmpənʲɪˈmʲent]

Note on аккомпанемент: Stress falls on the last syllable; the word is borrowed from French and retains a foreign sound in Russian.

сопровождение: [səprəvɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə]

Note on сопровождение: Stress on the fourth syllable; the 'ж' sound is a voiced fricative, often challenging for non-native speakers.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Musical Support (e.g., background music or instrumental support)

Translation(s) & Context:

• аккомпанемент - Used specifically in musical contexts to refer to instrumental or vocal support for a main melody.

Usage Examples:

• Пианист сыграл аккомпанемент к песне.

  The pianist played the accompaniment to the song.

• Её голос звучал прекрасно под аккомпанемент гитары.

  Her voice sounded beautiful with the guitar accompaniment.

• Мы ищем аккомпанемент для этого вокального произведения.

  We are looking for an accompaniment for this vocal piece.

2. Support or Escort (e.g., accompanying someone or something)

Translation(s) & Context:

• сопровождение - Used in broader contexts to mean escorting, guiding, or providing support (literal or figurative).

Usage Examples:

• Дети шли в сопровождении учителя.

  The children walked with the accompaniment of their teacher.

• Письмо было отправлено в сопровождении документов.

  The letter was sent with the accompaniment of documents.

• Его слова сопровождались громкими аплодисментами.

  His words were accompanied by loud applause.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

аккомпанемент (Noun, Masculine, Inanimate):

Case	Singular
Nominative	аккомпанемент
Genitive	аккомпанемента
Dative	аккомпанементу
Accusative	аккомпанемент
Instrumental	аккомпанементом
Prepositional	об аккомпанементе

Note: Rarely used in plural as it typically refers to a concept or singular musical support.

сопровождение (Noun, Neuter, Inanimate):

Case	Singular
Nominative	сопровождение
Genitive	сопровождения
Dative	сопровождению
Accusative	сопровождение
Instrumental	сопровождением
Prepositional	о сопровождении

Note: Also rarely used in plural; refers to the act or process of accompanying.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for аккомпанемент:

• подыгрывание (more colloquial, refers to playing along)

Synonyms for сопровождение:

• сопровождательство (less common, formal)
• эскорт (borrowed term, often for physical escort)

Antonyms: None directly applicable for either term in most contexts.

Related Phrases:

• под аккомпанемент - "to the accompaniment of" (used for describing background music or sound, e.g., "под аккомпанемент дождя" - "to the accompaniment of rain").
• в сопровождении кого-либо - "in the accompaniment of someone" (used for describing being escorted or accompanied by a person).

Usage Notes:

• Choose аккомпанемент strictly for musical or rhythmic contexts. It does not apply to general escorting or support outside of music.

• Use сопровождение for broader contexts, such as physical escort, accompanying documents, or figurative support (e.g., applause accompanying a speech).

• Be mindful of the instrumental case when using these nouns in phrases like "под аккомпанементом" or "в сопровождении".

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "аккомпанемент" to mean general accompaniment (e.g., escorting someone).
  Incorrect: Я шел с аккомпанементом друга.
  Correct: Я шел в сопровождении друга.
  Explanation: "Аккомпанемент" is restricted to musical contexts, while "сопровождение" is appropriate for personal or physical accompaniment.

• Error: Misplacing stress in pronunciation, especially for "сопровождение".
  Explanation: Stress is on the fourth syllable [səprəvɐˈʐdʲenʲɪjə], not the third, which is a common mistake among learners.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, the term "сопровождение" can carry a formal tone, often associated with official escorts or ceremonial contexts (e.g., military or diplomatic accompaniment). Meanwhile, "аккомпанемент" often evokes imagery of classical music performances, reflecting Russia's rich musical heritage.

Related Concepts:

• мелодия (melody)
• гармония (harmony)
• охрана (guard/escort, in a protective sense)