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    [Noun]  | "in*stru*ment" | \ ˈin(t)-strə-mənt \


    1: a device used to produce music; also : a singing voice

    2: implement; especially : one designed for precision work

    3: a measuring device for determining the present value of a quantity under observation

    Origin: 14th century ;

     Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin instrumentum, from instruere to arrange, instruct;

    [Noun]  | "instrument flying" 


    1: navigation of an airplane by instruments only

    Origin: 1924 ;

    [Noun]  | "instrument landing" 


    1: a landing made with limited visibility by means of instruments and by ground radio direction

    Origin: 1938 ;

    [Noun]  | "instrument panel" 


    1: a panel on which instruments are mounted; especially : dashboard

    Origin: 1922 ;

    [Noun]  | "brass instrument" 


    1: any of a group of wind instruments (such as a French horn, trombone, trumpet, or tuba) that is usually characterized by a long cylindrical or conical metal tube commonly curved two or more times and ending in a flared bell, that produces tones by the vibrations of the player's lips against a usually cup-shaped mouthpiece, and that usually has valves or a slide by which the player may produce all the tones within the instrument's range

    Origin: 1837 ;

    [Noun]  | "percussion instrument" 


    1: a musical instrument (such as a drum, xylophone, or maraca) sounded by striking, shaking, or scraping

    Origin: 1872 ;

    [Noun]  | "wind instrument" 


    1: a musical instrument (such as a trumpet, clarinet, or organ) sounded by wind; especially : one sounded by the player's breath

    Origin: 1582 ;

    [Noun]  | "blunt instrument" 


    1: an object without sharp edges or points that is used as a club

    [Noun]  | "musical instrument" 


    1: a device (such as a violin, piano, or flute) used to make music

    [Verb]  | "in*stru*ment" | \ ˈin(t)-strə-ˌment \


    1: to address a legal instrument to

    2: to score for musical performance : orchestrate

    3: to equip with instruments especially for measuring and recording data

    Origin: circa 1700 ;

    [Noun]  | "instrument" 


    1: a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something;


      * e.g., " ... a valid will is a legal instrument "



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    2: an article intended for use in work;


      * e.g., " ... always choose the right instrument for any woodworking job "



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    3: something used to achieve an end;


      * e.g., " ... he sees scouting as an instrument for building character in young people "



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     [ "instrument" ]

    1: The virile member of a male human being. See also: BVP.

      * e.g.,  ... Birdman's instrument - and I don't mean his voice - trumps all others in its size, girth, and veininess. 

     [ "instrument" ]

    1:  a tool for creating music.

      * e.g.,  ...  the tuba is a large, cockblocking instrument. 

     [ "instrument" ]

    2:  safe word for a tool used to smoke marijuana; as in a pipe, bong or similar device.

      * e.g.,  ...  vendor, please hand me that hippie-shaped instrument and a sample. 

     [ "instrument" ]

    1: A piece of equipment used to produce music.

      * e.g.,  ... Dude, a saxaphone isn't an instrument. 

     [ "Instrumentals" ]

    1: An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments.

      * e.g.,  ... question: Hey Randy why am i hearing a song but no one is singing ? Answer: That's because it's Instrumentals silly 

     [ "instrumental" ]

    1: A song that has no vocals.

      * e.g.,  ... YYZ by Rush 

     [ "instrumental" ]

    1: Also known as beats, Instrumentals are music compositions without any lyrics.

      * e.g.,  ... Nick Rio makes incredible instrumentals! 

     [ "instrumentation" ]

    1: describes the control, maintainence, and design of any process. an instrument (in context) is defined as any device that can send, receive, or change a signal (electric, pneumatic, etc.) to, from, or for another device. instrumentation is a noun, it is used to mean the scientific practice of automation or the infinite set of devices called instruments. common instrumentation is/are valves, thermometers, pressure indicators (barometer), actuators, wrenches, anything with any precision and/or accuracy. instrumentation is also the practice of calibration, control, design, electric hookup, programming, and even pipe fitting.

      * e.g.,  ... sue: "hey, John, look at that expensive instrumentation." 

     [ "instrumentalism" ]

    1: Completing or approaching an activity to be practical rather than absolute because you're living a grey-coloured life.

      * e.g.,  ... "Have you ever heard of instrumentalism?" 

     [ "Instrument Tech" ]

    1: A God among men. The most badass and intelligent son of a bitch to walk onto a jobsite. Rumored to outclass, outwork, and straight up outgun any electrician that comes in his path. Sparkys beware of this godlike creature for it is said that even gazing upon their greatness can turn even the strongest man into a hollow shelled panzy crying for his momma. Revered as the brains of the operation.

      * e.g.,  ... The instrument tech reigned supreme over the crybaby electricians. 

     [ "Is mayonaise an instrument?" ]

    1: This quote was made by the spongebob squarepants character, Patrick star.The quote was made in season 2 episode 15, "Band geeks".

      * e.g.,  ... Is mayonaise an instrument? No patrick mayonaise is not an instrument... Horse raddish is not an instrument either. 

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