Instrumental
Example: El piano fue muy instrumental en la canción nueva.
Definition
"Instrumental" refers to a musical piece or section performed without vocals, focusing solely on instruments. It highlights the role of instruments in creating melody, harmony, or rhythm, as in the example phrase where the piano was very instrumental in the new song.
Etymology
The word "instrumental" comes from the Latin 'instrumentum,' meaning tool or implement. It entered English through Old French and Latin, evolving to describe something related to musical instruments. Did you know? The term emphasizes the importance of instruments in music, separate from singing or lyrics.
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