Het instrument
Example: Hij speelt het instrument elke dag na school.
Definition
"Het instrument" refers to a musical device or tool used to produce sounds, typically played by a musician. It can be any object designed to create music, such as a guitar, piano, or violin, essential for performing or composing musical pieces.
Etymology
The Dutch phrase "het instrument" comes from the Latin word 'instrumentum,' meaning 'tool' or 'implement.' Originally used to describe tools for various tasks, it evolved to specifically denote musical devices. Did you know that the word 'instrument' shares roots with 'instrumental,' meaning serving as a means to an end?
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"Het instrument" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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