Synonyms for

Instrumental

Verb / ˌɪnstrʌˈmentʌl / / ˌɪnstrʌˈmenʌl / Another word for instrumental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to or done with instruments, especially musical instruments

Synonyms & similar words

vocal subservient implemental musical orchestral symphonic melodic harmonic sonic tonal acoustic vocal choral unaccompanied unplugged acapella instrumented karaoke

Synonyms by register

Formal

essential crucial vital key important

Informal

helpful useful handy big help

Literary

conducive salutary momentous

Antonyms

unimportant insignificant hindering detrimental unhelpful irrelevant obstructive

Common collocations

  • instrumental in
  • instrumental role
  • instrumental in achieving
  • instrumental in developing
  • instrumental in bringing
  • instrumental in securing
  • instrumental in helping

Word family

noun instrument
adjective instrumental
adverb instrumentally

Usage note

Often used to describe something that plays a key role in causing a result. It implies a positive and significant contribution.

Example sentences

  1. The instrumental version of the song is better than the original.
  2. I play the piano and it's my favorite instrumental instrument.
  3. The orchestra played a beautiful instrumental piece.
  4. We listened to instrumental music during our yoga class.
  5. The movie soundtrack features many instrumental pieces.

Quotes

  • Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart. - Pablo Casals
  • Music is the strongest form of magic. - Marilyn Manson
  • Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence. - Robert Fripp

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