The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word OBLIGATO
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More clues leading to the result OBLIGATO
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The straight part
We know that "Instrumental accompaniment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case instrumental accompaniment = obligato.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OBLIGATO mean?
OBLIGATO noun- An obbligato section; a prominent countermelody, often written to be played or sung above the principal theme (in a higher pitch range).