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instrument

[in-struh-muhnt] / ˈɪn strə mənt /




Usage

What are other ways to say instrument? An instrument is anything used in doing a certain type of work or producing a certain result, especially such as requires delicacy, accuracy, or precision: surgical or musical instruments. A tool is a contrivance held in and worked by the hand, for assisting the work of (especially) mechanics or skilled laborers: a carpenter's tools. An implement is any tool or contrivance designed or used for a particular purpose: agricultural implements. A utensil is especially an article for domestic use: kitchen utensils. 

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Teddy Thompson possesses one of those voices, a golden, vivid instrument capable of conjuring joy — though not in excess; he’s English — and caverns of heartache.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

With their new recordings, two leading jazz pianists—Jason Moran and Marta Sanchez—are expanding the language of their instrument.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

It is only the second time that a live instrument has been allowed since 1998.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The most prominent instrument on the album is its layers of vocal treatments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

If you have trouble keeping track of the notes, use a piano keyboard, a written chromatic scale, or the chromatic fingerings for your instrument to count half steps.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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