- present tense form of instrument (3rd person singular).
- plural of instrument.
instruments
Example Sentences
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A musician inspired by her story is working on an album of songs about it, but admitted he used AI to backfill vocals and instruments on it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Then he and and lead vocalist Brad Delp refined six songs, playing all the instruments except the drums with Delp handling the vocals, and sent out a new tape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
"The instruments had massive sentimental value to me. They were both gifted to me by my dad who passed away this week last year," she said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Since 1999, live instruments have effectively been banned, with only the lead vocalist performing live.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Rather than a system, Schulwerk combines instruments, singing, movement, and speech to develop children’s innate musical abilities.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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