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Instrument

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

📖 Definitions of "Instrument"

noun
  1. 1

    A device used to produce music.

    "The violinist was a master of her instrument."

  2. 2

    A means or agency for achieving an effect.

  3. 3

    A measuring or displaying device.

    "The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity."

  4. 4

    A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

    "The dentist set down his tray of instruments."

verb
  1. 1

    To apply measuring devices.

  2. 2

    To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.

  3. 3

    To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.

    "a sonata instrumented for orchestra"

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