In ballet and opera they are used to accompany Spanish dances.

The instrument is used to accompany a dance of the same name, the Boduberu.

During the 19th century, the guitar was used to accompany songs.

It is often used to accompany solo or group singing.

The instrument is often used to accompany the voice, to great effect.

The melody was also used to accompany the 1922 silent film.

Again, most likely a guitar or lute was used to accompany the voice.

Until the 16th century the organ was only used to accompany the singing.

Although traditional, these instruments are still used to accompany folk dances today.

A large pipe organ was used to accompany silent movies.