Instrumental
adjective
Very important in making something happen.
He was instrumental in the success of the project.
Often appears as...
- instrumental in
- instrumental to
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Approving
adjective
Related to a musical instrument.
The instrumental section of the orchestra is very large.
Often appears as...
- instrumental piece
- instrumental music
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Musical
noun
A piece of music performed by instruments, with no singing.
The album includes two instrumental tracks.
Often appears as...
- instrumental track
- instrumental album
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Musical
adjective
Very important in making something happen.
He was instrumental in the success of the project.
Often appears as...
- instrumental in
- instrumental to
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Related to a musical instrument.
The instrumental section of the orchestra is very large.
Often appears as...
- instrumental piece
- instrumental music
Usage tips
Musical
noun
A piece of music performed by instruments, with no singing.
The album includes two instrumental tracks.
Often appears as...
- instrumental track
- instrumental album
Usage tips
Musical
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Pro Tip 1/3Agent of Change
Indicates someone or something is a major factor in causing or driving change.
Her research was instrumental in changing the laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Not the Sole Factor
Usually means there are other contributing factors, although 'instrumental' points out a significant one.
His advice was instrumental, but there were other factors in my decision.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Tools
Does not refer to physical tools, but to actions or things abstractly affecting outcomes.
Networking was instrumental for her career advancement.
Pro Tip 1/3Agent of Change
Indicates someone or something is a major factor in causing or driving change.
Her research was instrumental in changing the laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Not the Sole Factor
Usually means there are other contributing factors, although 'instrumental' points out a significant one.
His advice was instrumental, but there were other factors in my decision.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Tools
Does not refer to physical tools, but to actions or things abstractly affecting outcomes.
Networking was instrumental for her career advancement.
Pro Tip 1/3Agent of Change
Indicates someone or something is a major factor in causing or driving change.
Her research was instrumental in changing the laws.
Pro Tip 2/3Not the Sole Factor
Usually means there are other contributing factors, although 'instrumental' points out a significant one.
His advice was instrumental, but there were other factors in my decision.
Pro Tip 3/3No Physical Tools
Does not refer to physical tools, but to actions or things abstractly affecting outcomes.
Networking was instrumental for her career advancement.
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United by Ping Pong,...
know always makes me feel better specially I was going through some tough times and he helped me get to a lot of tough times I don't even go out of his way to check on me see if I was doing okay just really happy to see the guy you know he's a instrumental in keeping me an angel in my life helped you know for a young man you know
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Why should you listen to...
and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
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Rory Stewart: Why...
The point about democracy is not instrumental. It's not about the things that it brings. The point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate, effective, prosperous rule of law. It's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors.
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How we can turn the tide...
Because otherwise, they can't meet their own commitment. So large companies are actually very, very key and instrumental to this, because it's not just about their footprint, it's about the embedded footprint that they inherit in their supply chain.
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Robert Gupta: Music is...
I encourage all of you to read Steve's book or to watch the movie to understand not only the beautiful bond that formed between these two men, but how music helped shape that bond, and ultimately was instrumental -- if you'll pardon the pun --
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A Plan to Feed the World...
so I was asked to help write an article at the beginning that really is trained as maybe start that conversation that Dennis is talking about because I think we all agree that you know the future of food is so instrumental to the future of
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Why democracy matters -...
about democracy is not instrumental it's not about the things that it brings the point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate effective prosperous rule of law it's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors
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Compelling Models for...
really instrumental in helping all the producer directors shape their stories and and they've they've really wallowed themselves in some of these big ideas and these deep philosophical feelings about the cycles of life and death that
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How to rebuild the world...
and the soda though is the melting point of the silica sand so you can melt it into a mixture and the lime helps to stabilize that for a good quality glass so glass and science have been instrumental and enabling us to explore
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One Mongoose Born Every...
unfortunately not every male in the family is able to relax quite so peacefully comms has always been instrumental in raising the young and
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United by Ping Pong,...
know always makes me feel better specially I was going through some tough times and he helped me get to a lot of tough times I don't even go out of his way to check on me see if I was doing okay just really happy to see the guy you know he's a instrumental in keeping me an angel in my life helped you know for a young man you know
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Why should you listen to...
and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
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Rory Stewart: Why...
The point about democracy is not instrumental. It's not about the things that it brings. The point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate, effective, prosperous rule of law. It's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors.
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How we can turn the tide...
Because otherwise, they can't meet their own commitment. So large companies are actually very, very key and instrumental to this, because it's not just about their footprint, it's about the embedded footprint that they inherit in their supply chain.
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Robert Gupta: Music is...
I encourage all of you to read Steve's book or to watch the movie to understand not only the beautiful bond that formed between these two men, but how music helped shape that bond, and ultimately was instrumental -- if you'll pardon the pun --
Video examples
A Plan to Feed the World...
so I was asked to help write an article at the beginning that really is trained as maybe start that conversation that Dennis is talking about because I think we all agree that you know the future of food is so instrumental to the future of
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Why democracy matters -...
about democracy is not instrumental it's not about the things that it brings the point about democracy is not that it delivers legitimate effective prosperous rule of law it's not that it guarantees peace with itself or with its neighbors
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Compelling Models for...
really instrumental in helping all the producer directors shape their stories and and they've they've really wallowed themselves in some of these big ideas and these deep philosophical feelings about the cycles of life and death that
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How to rebuild the world...
and the soda though is the melting point of the silica sand so you can melt it into a mixture and the lime helps to stabilize that for a good quality glass so glass and science have been instrumental and enabling us to explore
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One Mongoose Born Every...
unfortunately not every male in the family is able to relax quite so peacefully comms has always been instrumental in raising the young and
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Jewell Parker Rhodes
American Novelist
My mother had abandoned the family, so grandmother raised me. And she was instrumental in that she taught me that the world is a glorious place. She taught me to embrace humanity. And she'd say there's never an excuse for joy. And to be thankful.
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Johann Johannsson
Icelander Composer
That's one of the hardest parts of putting together an album - finding that concept, that unifying idea. Especially as I write mostly in instrumental music, the idea of having a central concept that unifies the music is very important to me.
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Katrina Adams
American Athlete
There were so many people who were instrumental in helping me get better. They say it takes a village, and the tennis community has been my village. That's why I've always felt that I have a responsibility to give back.
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Flying Lotus
American Musician
A strong concept is the most important thing in creating a record. When you can listen to it and see a whole movie in your head, that's what separates an instrumental album from a beat tape.
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John 5
American Musician
I've been doing instrumental records now for a long time and built up this little fan base, which is worldwide, and it's incredible how big it's gotten. People really enjoy these records.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Composer
The character of instrumental music... lets the emotions radiate and shine in their own character without presuming to display them as real or imaginary representations.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.
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Phil Elverum
American Musician
I can't bring myself to release an instrumental album because I feel like I want some meat on the bone. Something to chew on, lyrically and content-wise.
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Grandmaster Flash
American Musician
Disco B still rolls with me now. He's still doing his thing. He does clubs in different places. He was very instrumental in helping me perfect my craft.
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Denise Lewis
British Athlete
Sport's been an instrumental thing in my life.
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Jewell Parker Rhodes
American Novelist
My mother had abandoned the family, so grandmother raised me. And she was instrumental in that she taught me that the world is a glorious place. She taught me to embrace humanity. And she'd say there's never an excuse for joy. And to be thankful.
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Johann Johannsson
Icelander Composer
That's one of the hardest parts of putting together an album - finding that concept, that unifying idea. Especially as I write mostly in instrumental music, the idea of having a central concept that unifies the music is very important to me.
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Katrina Adams
American Athlete
There were so many people who were instrumental in helping me get better. They say it takes a village, and the tennis community has been my village. That's why I've always felt that I have a responsibility to give back.
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Flying Lotus
American Musician
A strong concept is the most important thing in creating a record. When you can listen to it and see a whole movie in your head, that's what separates an instrumental album from a beat tape.
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John 5
American Musician
I've been doing instrumental records now for a long time and built up this little fan base, which is worldwide, and it's incredible how big it's gotten. People really enjoy these records.
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Franz Liszt
Hungarian Composer
The character of instrumental music... lets the emotions radiate and shine in their own character without presuming to display them as real or imaginary representations.
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Herbie Hancock
American Musician
I've had a life that has taken many interesting paths. I've learned a lot from mentors who were instrumental in shaping me, and I want to share what I've learned.
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Phil Elverum
American Musician
I can't bring myself to release an instrumental album because I feel like I want some meat on the bone. Something to chew on, lyrically and content-wise.
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Grandmaster Flash
American Musician
Disco B still rolls with me now. He's still doing his thing. He does clubs in different places. He was very instrumental in helping me perfect my craft.
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Denise Lewis
British Athlete
Sport's been an instrumental thing in my life.
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