Simple meaning
What does Instrumental mean?
Instrumental means music played by instruments without singing.
Dictionary definition
Music played by instruments without singing.
Example sentences
Instrumental in a sentence
easy
In music class, we learned the word instrumental.
medium
The story used instrumental to describe part of a school performance.
hard
The article explained how instrumental helps readers understand what happens on stage or in music.
Synonyms
Words like Instrumental
performancean act of presenting music or theatre
expressiona way to show ideas or feelings through art
Antonyms
Opposite words
silenceno sound or performance
stillnessno movement or action
Word family
Instrumental word family
Base word
instrumental
adjective
instrumental
Base form.
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What does instrumental mean?
Instrumental is used to describe music played by instruments without singing.
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