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Accompaniment

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A texture device in which supporting musical material provides harmonic and rhythmic foundation for a primary melodic line.

AP course connection

Topic 2.11: 2.11 Texture and Texture Types

Unit 2

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