instrumental
1. relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments (Freq. 2) - instrumental compositions - an instrumental ensemble • Ant: vocal • Pertains to noun: musical instrument • Derivationally related forms: instrument 2. serving or acting as a means or aid - instrumental in solving the crime • Syn: implemental, subservient • Similar to: helpful • Derivationally related forms: subserve (for: subservient), instrument, instrumentality, implement (for: implemental)
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