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Adjective: instrumental  `in-stru'men-t(u)l
  1. Relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
    "instrumental compositions"; "an instrumental ensemble"
     
  2. Serving or acting as a means or aid
    "instrumental in solving the crime"
    - implemental, subservient

See also: helpful, instrument, instrumentality

Antonym: vocal

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