Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
instrument
noun
/ˈɪnstrʊmənt/
Definition
A tool or device used for a specific purpose, especially for making music or measuring something.
Examples
- The piano is my favorite musical instrument.
- She used a thermometer as an instrument to measure the temperature.
- Each instrument in the orchestra has its own unique sound.
Meaning
An instrument is something that helps you do a task or achieve a result, often relating to music or measurement.
Synonyms
- tool
- device
- appliance
- gadget
- implement
