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instrumentally

American  
[in-struh-men-tuh-lee] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tə li /

adverb

  1. with regard to instrumentation.

  2. in a way that is instrumental; as a means to an end; helpfully.

  3. through the use of an instrument, tool, or device.

  4. through the use of a legal document.


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Mr. Vile is a fine guitarist, skilled at both finger-style acoustic playing and winding electric leads, and many of the tracks here are anchored by what’s happening instrumentally rather than by his singing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

The exact nature of these Miyake Events remains very poorly understood as they have never been directly observed instrumentally.

From Science Daily Oct. 9, 2023

Using the music as a rhythm movement for the movie was really key and helped instrumentally in the tone of the film.

From Salon Sep. 29, 2023

“Because only through this kind of discipline can a conductor address the best orchestras in the world later. I know what they are going through, instrumentally speaking.”

From Seattle Times Jul. 1, 2021

Lowell's two brothers, Johnson and Timothy, were also good musicians, and remained prominent in the church choir, both socially and instrumentally, for many years after he left Savannah.

From Memories of a Musical Life by Mason, William

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