伴奏

• Pinyin: bàn zòu
• Hanzi breakdown: 伴 = 亻+ 半 (companion); 奏 = to play music

Meaning

To accompany (musically); accompaniment.

Musical accompaniment for a singer or solo instrument. Can refer to the act of playing accompaniment or the accompanying music itself.

Examples

1. 她的钢琴伴奏让这首歌更加动听。 Her piano accompaniment made this song even more beautiful.
2. 这首歌的伴奏太吵了，听不清歌词。 The accompaniment for this song is too loud — I can't hear the lyrics.
3. 他用吉他为她伴奏。 He accompanied her on the guitar.

Usage Guide

Context: music, performance

Tone: artistic

Do Say

• 请帮我伴奏一下。(Please accompany me.)
• 伴奏音乐响起来了。(The accompaniment music started.)

Don't Say

• 把独奏叫'伴奏' (Don't call a solo performance 伴奏 — accompaniment supports another performer)

Origin & History

伴 (to accompany) + 奏 (to play music). To play music alongside.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal