untermalt
Translation
accompanied by music, underscored, backed
Examples
Der Film war mit Musik untermalt.
The film was accompanied by music.
Seine Rede wurde von Applaus untermalt.
His speech was underscored by applause.
Grammar Patterns
mit+3 untermalt sein to be accompanied/underscored by sth. The scene was underscored by dramatic music.
Similar Words
begleitet (accompanied), unterstrichen (underlined)
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) + 'malen' (to paint). Literally 'to paint under', which creates the image of providing a background.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'painting' a layer of music 'under' a scene to give it atmosphere.