instrument

instrument is on the Basic English 850 List.

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Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɪnstrʌmənt/
• SAMPA: /"InstrVm@nt/

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• Hyphenation: in‧stru‧ment

Noun

Singular instrument

Plural instruments

1. (countable) An instrument is any thing people hold in their hand and use to do something.
   • Synonym: tool

   A hammer is a heavy instrument.

2. (countable) An instrument is something used to play music.

   I enjoy playing music, my favorite instrument is the guitar.

Related words

• musical instrument
• instrumental

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