instrumental
word
Definition
Something that plays a major part in achieving a result, or relating to music made with instruments rather than voices.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or academic tone when describing importance ('instrumental in'). Used in music to mean 'without vocals.' Do not use to mean 'tool' (use 'tool' or 'device' instead). Common with 'in' ('instrumental in solving the problem').
Spanish: instrumental - fundamentalPortuguese (BR): instrumental - fundamentalPortuguese (PT): instrumental - fundamentalChinese (Simplified): 器乐的 - 起重要作用的Chinese (Traditional): 器樂的 - 起重要作用的Hindi: महत्वपूर्ण - वाद्य (संगीत)Arabic: أساسي - آلي (موسيقي)Bengali: অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ - যন্ত্রসংগীতRussian: ключевой - инструментальный (музыка)Japanese: 重要な役割を果たす - インストゥルメンタル（音楽）Vietnamese: đóng vai trò quan trọng - nhạc không lờiKorean: 중요한 역할을 하는 - 기악(음악)Turkish: önemli rol oynayan - enstrümantal (müzik)Urdu: انتہائی اہم - سازینہ (موسیقی)Indonesian: berperan penting - instrumental (musik tanpa vokal)
Example Sentences
She was instrumental in the team's victory.
basic
This song is completely instrumental.
basic
His advice was instrumental to my decision.
basic
Her contacts were instrumental in landing me that job.
natural
The film's soundtrack features several beautiful instrumental pieces.
natural
His quick thinking was truly instrumental during the emergency.
natural