Definition of Instruments. Meaning of Instruments. Synonyms of Instruments

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Definition of Instruments

Instrument
Instrument In"stru*ment, n. [F. instrument, L. instrumentum. See Instruct.] 1. That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments. All the lofty instruments of war. --Shak. 2. A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument. Praise him with stringed instruments and organs. --Ps. cl. 4. But signs when songs and instruments he hears. --Dryden. 3. (Law) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc. --Burrill. 4. One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent. Or useful serving man and instrument, To any sovereign state. --Shak. The bold are but the instruments of the wise. --Dryden. Syn: Tool; implement; utensil; machine; apparatus; channel; agent.
Instrument
Instrument In"stru*ment, v. t. To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

Meaning of Instruments from wikipedia

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- shape of the instrument). His system divided instruments into two categories: instruments with solid, vibrating bodies and instruments containing vibrating...
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- instrument. Excluding zoomusicological instruments and the human voice, the percussion family is believed to include the oldest musical instruments....
- chordophones: plucked string instruments (harpsichord, spinet); bowed string instruments (hurdy-gurdy, bowed clavier); struck string instruments (clavichord, piano);...
- String instruments, stringed instruments, or chordophones are musical instruments that produce sound from vibrating strings when a performer plays or sounds...
- This is a list of musical instruments, including percussion, wind, stringed, and electronic instruments. Other: Celesta Crystallophone Gl****chord Gl****...
- own category. Financial instruments can be either cash instruments or derivative instruments: Cash instruments – instruments whose value is determined...
- Seiko Instruments and Seiko Holdings announced that the two companies will be merged on October 1, 2009 through a share swap. Seiko Instruments became...
- or other material. Such an instrument is pla**** in performances of folk music. The instruments can be percussion instruments, or different types of flutes...