instrumentally
Americanadverb
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with regard to instrumentation.
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in a way that is instrumental; as a means to an end; helpfully.
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through the use of an instrument, tool, or device.
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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
To carry on the story of my old book, its second series was due to Harrison Ainsworth, at all events instrumentally.
From My Life as an Author by Tupper, Martin Farquhar
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