instrumental

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The scene where the quartet plays their pre-wedding parlor game occurs about 25 minutes into Borgli’s film, and is ripe with instrumental, pre-twist subtext.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

A Google insider told me Brittin shaped the response: "He swiftly apologised and was instrumental in getting it sorted".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

This month, the National Rally’s backing could prove instrumental again to help him win municipal elections in his hometown of Nice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

In 2021, the instrumental psychedelic band from San Diego recorded a stunning live album and video called “Live in the Mojave Desert Vol. 1.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

A register is a distinctive part of a vocal or instrumental range.

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