INSTRUMENTAL

Instrumental

An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics, or vocals. With origins in tribal music, instrumental music is now associated with recorded music. Starting with Jazz in the early 20th century, instrumental music is still based in instrumentation, though the concept of an "instrumental" has been stretched.

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instrumental

Noun

  1. The instrumental case.
  2. A composition without lyrics.

Adjective

  1. Acting as an instrument; serving as a means; contributing to promote; conductive; helpful; serviceable; essential or central.
    He was instrumental in conducting the business.
  2. Pertaining to, made by, or prepared for, an instrument, especially a musical instrument.
    instrumental music
  3. Applied to a case expressing means or agency, generally indicated in English by by or with with the objective.
    the instrumental case.


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