instrument

Meanings

• noun

  An object used to produce musical sounds, such as a violin or piano.

  - "The symphony orchestra played a variety of instruments."
  - "He took up the guitar as his favorite instrument."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

measure , supervise , play , arrange

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with instrument
absent , invent , relent , ment , present

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Homophones

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1. instrument (en) : To provide with the means or tools to do something.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of instrument that leads to same result
instrument , instruments , instrumented , instrumenting , instrument flying , instrument flyings , instrument landing , instrument landings , instrument board , instrument panel , instrument panels , brass instrument , percussion instrument , percussion instruments , wind instrument , wind instruments , blunt instrument , musical instrument

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'instrumentum', meaning tool or implement.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest piano has 10,880 keys and 17 pedals.

2. The first musical instrument was likely a bone flute, made from a vulture bone.

3. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in 1846.

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Related Concepts

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1. Music: The art of arranging and performing sounds in a way that creates a composition or piece.

2. Musical Instruments: A collection of various objects used to produce musical sounds.

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Culture

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Throughout history, instruments have played a significant role in various cultures and civilizations. For instance, the sitar in Indian classical music, the kora in West African music, and the shamisen in Japanese traditional music.

How to Memorize "instrument"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the shape and appearance of the instrument, such as the violin's curved body and strings.
   - Visualize the parts of the instrument and their functions, like the piano's hammers and strings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the instrument with a particular musician or genre of music.
   - Connect the instrument with a specific emotion or memory.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using an acronym, such as 'Violins Are Pretty Expensive' for the viola.
   - Create a mental image of the instrument, like picturing a piano as a giant keyboard.

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