instrumental

[US]/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
[UK]/ˌɪnstrəˈmentl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. written for musical instruments; performed by musical instruments; helpful, effective.

Phrases & Collocations

instrumental music

instrumental in success

instrumental analysis

instrumental error

instrumental variable

Example Sentences

be instrumental to a purpose

It is an instrumental work.

a largely instrumental piece.

brilliance of instrumental colour.

instrumental delivery of a baby.

was instrumental in solving the crime.

the Society was instrumental in bringing about legislation.

the instrumental means wherewith the action is performed.

be instrumental in finding a job for sb.

a flawless instrumental technique;

He was instrumental in catching the criminal.

a very instrumental view of education and how it relates to their needs.

mixed the vocal track and instrumental track.

Technical innovation is instrumental in improving the qualities of products.

The neighbours were instrumental in catching the criminal.

In Polish the verb ‘to be’ takes the instrumental case.

A tale of two Moonlovers and their flight to sanctuary.Beautiful haunting instrumental music featuring France's Celtic harp plus Irish whistles, keyboards, guitar, kalimba, theremin and percussion.

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