Instrumental
Example: She played the instrumental part beautifully in the band.
Definition
"Instrumental" in music refers to a piece or part performed using musical instruments only, without vocal accompaniment. It highlights the role or contribution of instruments in creating melodies and harmonies, as in the phrase 'She played the instrumental part beautifully in the band.'
Etymology
The word "instrumental" comes from the Latin 'instrumentum,' meaning 'tool' or 'instrument.' It evolved in English to describe things related to or serving as an instrument. Did you know? The musical sense of "instrumental" became popular as instrumental music showcased the skill of playing instruments without singing.
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"Instrumental" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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