instrumental
gb/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/ us/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/
B2
Inglês
~ 8300
Acepções
0 acepção
adjective
B2
property
1
crucial in making something happen
Very important in making something happen.
Padrão de uso:
be instrumental in [doing something]
Erro comum:
Learners often say *instrumental for* instead of *instrumental in*. The usual pattern is: *be instrumental in doing something* or *be instrumental in something*, not *for*. Another confusion is thinking *instrumental* here always relates to music; in this sense it means 'very important in causing something'.
Sinônimos
pivotal (Stresses central importance at a key point or stage.)
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crucial (Highlights that something is extremely important or necessary for success.)
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key (Everyday, slightly less formal way to say very important.)
Antônimos
irrelevant (Suggests having no real effect or connection with the result.)
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minor (Suggests playing only a small or unimportant part.)
Colocações
be instrumental in
|instrumental role
|instrumental factor
|instrumental support
Temas
success
|achievement
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- Her research was instrumental in developing the new vaccine.
- Good communication is instrumental in building trust within a team.
- The lawyer was instrumental in securing his release from prison.
- Foreign investment has been instrumental in the country’s rapid growth.
Exemplos para estudantes
- My teacher was instrumental in my decision to study medicine.
- The internet was instrumental in the success of the small company.
- His advice was instrumental in helping me find a new job.
- Clear goals are instrumental in reaching your dreams.
unknown
B2
property
2
music played only on instruments
Made with musical instruments and no singing.
Padrão de uso:
instrumental [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say *instrumental song* for a track without singing. While used informally, many speakers prefer *instrumental track* or simply *an instrumental* for clarity.
Sinônimos
non-vocal (More technical; clearly contrasts with vocal music.)
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wordless (Emphasizes the lack of sung words rather than the instruments themselves.)
Antônimos
vocal (Refers specifically to music that includes singing.)
Colocações
instrumental music
|instrumental track
|instrumental version
|instrumental piece
|instrumental arrangement
Temas
music
|entertainment
|media
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The film’s emotional scenes are supported by gentle instrumental music.
- They released an instrumental version of the hit single for karaoke.
- I like to play instrumental tracks while I study.
- The album includes both vocal and instrumental pieces.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I listen to instrumental music when I work.
- The singer shared an instrumental version of her new song.
- This movie has a very beautiful instrumental soundtrack.
- He prefers instrumental tracks because they help him focus.
Substantivo
B2
entity
3
music track with no singing
A song or music track with only instruments and no singing.
Padrão de uso:
an instrumental [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners may say *a music* instead of *a piece of music* or *an instrumental*. When talking about one track with no singing, *an instrumental* is natural and countable.
Sinônimos
instrumental track (Spells out that it is a recorded track; slightly more technical or specific.)
Antônimos
vocal track (Specifically refers to a recording with singing, contrasting with an instrumental.)
Colocações
an instrumental
|a jazz instrumental
|hip-hop instrumental
|instrumental remix
|instrumental soundtrack
Temas
music
|entertainment
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The DJ played an instrumental before the rapper came on stage.
- I like this song, but I prefer the instrumental because it highlights the piano.
- They used a soft piano instrumental as background music in the restaurant.
- The producer released the instrumentals from the album for other artists to use.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Can you send me the instrumental of this song?
- We need a calm instrumental for our video.
- This instrumental is perfect for studying.
- The band played an instrumental between the songs.
adjective
technical
C2
property
4
about the instrumental grammatical case
About a special grammar case that shows the tool or thing used to do an action in some languages.
Padrão de uso:
instrumental [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners may think *instrumental* here is about music. In grammar, *instrumental* refers to a case that shows the tool, means, or partner in some languages, not to instruments in a band.
Sinônimos
instrumental-case (Hyphenated form used attributively in some technical grammar writing.)
Antônimos
nominative (Names a different grammatical case, often contrasted with the instrumental in descriptions of case systems.)
Colocações
instrumental case
|instrumental form
|instrumental ending
|instrumental singular
|instrumental plural
Temas
grammar
|linguistics
|education
|communication
Exemplos
- In Russian, the instrumental case is used after certain prepositions.
- The noun takes an instrumental ending when it expresses the means of the action.
- Students often confuse the genitive and instrumental forms in Polish.
- This textbook includes a detailed explanation of the instrumental case.
Exemplos para estudantes
- In this language, you use the instrumental case after this preposition.
- The teacher showed us how to make the instrumental form of the noun.
- We did exercises to practice the instrumental endings.
- I find the instrumental case harder than the nominative case.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
instrumental
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GB/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/
US/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl/
Sílabas e tonicidade
in - stru - ment - al (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ment)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: instrumental
Família de palavras
Core family
instrument
noun A2
Related words
instrumentally
adverb
instrumentalist
noun
Advanced or less common
instrumentation
noun B2
Expressões
be instrumental in
1/bˈi ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
be very important in causing something
To play a very important part in making something happen.
Exemplos
- Her leadership was instrumental in turning the company around.
- Local volunteers were instrumental in organizing the festival.
- These early experiments were instrumental in the development of modern physics.
instrumental case
1/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
grammar case for means or instrument
A special grammar form in some languages that shows the tool, means, or partner used to do an action.
Exemplos
- In Czech, the instrumental case is used after certain prepositions.
- The textbook has exercises on the instrumental case in Russian.
instrumental music
1/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl mjˈuzɪk/
fixed phrase
music with only instruments
Music that is played only with instruments and has no singing.
Exemplos
- I like to study while listening to soft instrumental music.
- The restaurant plays jazz instrumental music in the evenings.
instrumental role
1/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl ɹˈoʊl/
fixed phrase
very important role in something
A role that is very important in making something happen.
Exemplos
- Education plays an instrumental role in reducing poverty.
- Social media had an instrumental role in spreading the news quickly.
instrumental version
1/ˌɪnstɹəmˈɛntəl vˈɚʒən/
fixed phrase
song recording with no vocals
A recording of a song that has only the instruments and no singing.
Exemplos
- They released an instrumental version of the song for karaoke.
- The movie uses an instrumental version of the band’s biggest hit.