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instruments

  • plural
    of instrument.
    instrument
    noun
    a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work.
  • present tense form
    of instrument (3rd person singular).
    instrument
    noun
    a mechanical tool or implement, especially one used for delicate or precision work.

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A musician inspired by her story is working on an album of songs about it, but admitted he used AI to backfill vocals and instruments on it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

Then he and and lead vocalist Brad Delp refined six songs, playing all the instruments except the drums with Delp handling the vocals, and sent out a new tape.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

A Japanese musician has been forced to cancel performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after her instruments were stolen from the venue.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

"The instruments had massive sentimental value to me. They were both gifted to me by my dad who passed away this week last year," she said.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

The metal farm instruments hanging on the walls quaked.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack