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Instruments

/ˈɪnstɹəmənts/

A device used to produce music.

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📖 Definitions of "Instruments"

noun

1
A device used to produce music.
"The violinist was a master of her instrument."
2
A means or agency for achieving an effect.
3
A measuring or displaying device.
"The instrument detected an increase in radioactivity."
4
A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.
"The dentist set down his tray of instruments."

verb

1
To apply measuring devices.
2
To devise, conceive, cook up, plan.
3
To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument.
"a sonata instrumented for orchestra"

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