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   In·stru·ment

   /ˈinstrəmənt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a tool or implement, especially one for delicate or scientific work: "a surgical instrument" Similar implementtoolutensildeviceapparatuscontrivancegadgetcontraptionappliancemechanisminformal:gizmo
   • ▪ a thing used in pursuing an aim or policy; a means: "drama as an instrument of learning" Similar agentagencycatalystcausefactorchannelforcemediummeansmechanismvehicleorgan
   • ▪ a person who is exploited or made use of: "he was a mere instrument acting under coercion" Similar pawnpuppetcreaturedupehostagecountercogtoolcat's pawinformal:stooge
   • 2. a measuring device used to gauge the level, position, speed, etc. of something, especially a motor vehicle or aircraft: "a new instrument for measuring ozone levels" Similar measuring devicegaugemetermeasureindicatordialdisplay
   • 3. an object or device for producing musical sounds: "a percussion instrument"
   • 4. a formal document, especially a legal one: "execution involves signature and unconditional delivery of the instrument"

   verb

   • 1. equip (something) with measuring instruments: "engineers have instrumented rockets to study the upper atmosphere"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin instrumentum ‘equipment, implement’, from the verb instruere ‘construct, equip’.

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2. www.britannica.com › art › bell-musical-instrumentBell | Definition, History, Uses, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 28, 2024 · bell, hollow vessel usually of metal, but sometimes of horn, wood, glass, or clay, struck near the rim by an interior clapper or exterior hammer or mallet to produce a ringing sound. Bells may be categorized as idiophones, instruments sounding by the vibration of resonant solid material, and more broadly as percussion instruments.

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3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › percussion instrumentPercussion instrument - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

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   4 days ago · percussion instrument: 1 n a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by one object striking another Synonyms: percussive instrument Types: show 30 types... hide 30 types... bones , castanets , clappers , finger cymbals a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and ...

4. hellomusictheory.com › learn › arabic-instruments15 Types Of Arabic Musical Instruments You Might Not Know

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   May 14, 2024 · Today, the Buzuq is a popular instrument in modern Lebanese and Syrian music. 4. Kawala. Our next Arabic instrument, the Kawala, is a cane flute that resembles the Ney. The main difference is that the Kawala is shorter with six holes, while the Ney has seven. The Kwala was originally used as a shepherd’s tool.

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   What does the Bible say about instruments?

   • The Bible, indeed, never condemns the use of instruments of music in worship, but neither does it command their use. Many things we know to be wrong are not condemned by name in the Bible. Thus, we can never assume that we have God's approval to do an act when no scripture teaches against that act.

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   What are the 5 groups of instruments?

   • Instruments can be split up into different groups, or families. These relate to the way an instrument is played, the sound it makes or the material it is made from. The main five groups are: Strings, Brass, Woodwind, Keyboards, and Percussion. Strings. Stringed instruments are "chordophones" which means they make sound by vibration of their strings.

   Instruments and their families - Project GCSE

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   What is the meaning of instrument?

   • n. 1. A tool or implement used to do or facilitate work, especially a small precision tool used by a professional: sterilized the scalpel and other surgical instruments. 2. A device for recording, measuring, or controlling, especially such a device functioning as part of a control system. 3.

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6. 7esl.com › musical100+ Musical Instruments Names in English • 7ESL

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   6 days ago · Guitar. A guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is played with the fingers or a pick. It has a flat or curved body and a long neck with frets. It is commonly used in many genres of music, including rock, pop, and classical. Example: The guitarist played a soulful solo on the acoustic guitar during the ballad.

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7. hellomusictheory.com › learn › timbreWhat Is Timbre In Music? | HelloMusicTheory

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   May 4, 2024 · Definition of Timbre. We can define timbre (pronounced “ tam-ber ”) as the specific tone or quality that a certain instrument or voice has. It is also known as tone color or tone quality, so if you see these terms being used instead, just know they all mean the same thing. It is essentially what allows people to hear the difference between ...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wind instrumentWind instrument - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   May 13, 2024 · a musical instrument in which the sound is produced by an enclosed column of air that is moved by the breath

9. hellomusictheory.com › learn › history-of-the-pianoA Brief History Of The Piano: Its Origins And Evolution

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   Apr 28, 2024 · Invented by American acoustical engineers Harry Olson and Herbert Belar. In the 1970s, the idea struck musicians to combine the versatility of the electronic keyboard with the traditional sound of the piano. The final product is called the digital piano. It was formally patented in New York by Wil Decker in the early 1980s.