伴奏 bànzòu to accompany (musically)
How to remember 伴奏: 伴 companion + 奏 to play = to accompany (musically).
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How it is used
- To provide musical accompaniment - 她唱歌,他用钢琴伴奏 (tā chànggē, tā yòng gāngqín bànzòu) she sings and he accompanies on piano.
- The backing music supporting a lead singer/soloist; 钢琴伴奏, 无伴奏 (a cappella / unaccompanied).
- Verb and noun both; 伴 = accompany + 奏 = play (an instrument).
Example sentences
- 她为我作钢琴伴奏。 Tā wèi wǒzuò gāngqínbànzòu.She accompanied me on the piano.