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 (underscored)
Etymology
From 'unter-' (under) + 'malen' (to paint). Literally 'to paint under', which evokes the idea of creating a background for something.
Memory Tips
Picture an artist 'painting' music 'under' a movie scene to enhance the mood.