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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

"In collectivist societies in China and India, couples are expected to depend and support each other, emotionally and instrumentally, so health may be more closely entwined."

From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 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

Even if this melody be not instrumentally accompanied, it will imply a certain harmony, or at all events arouse curiosity as to what the harmony is to be.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 2 "Constantine Pavlovich" to "Convention" by Various

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