instrumental
Example Sentences
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A longtime fan of Bird’s, Brivik asked him to write a song for “The Pitt” based on instrumental samples he shared.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
The variety comes from lyrical nuance and instrumental change-ups, while the construction of her songs has been consistent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
“No one thought it was possible to build a high-margin business. And I do think in that particular arena, SpaceX was very, very instrumental for showing that it can be done.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
In a statement, Watford described him as "a local lad who quite simply lived and breathed the Hornets, Jackett was a homegrown star who played an instrumental part in some of our greatest successes".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Appealing though this laissez-faire undoubtedly was, especially for amateur musicians, it resulted in instrumental music that did not make great demands on players, their instruments, or indeed composers.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
Vocabulary lists containing instrumental
Flowers for Algernon
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Latin Love, Vol I: struere
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The Tale of Despereaux
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