I. adjective
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
instrumental music (= with no singing )
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a programme of instrumental music
instrumental/string/brass etc ensemble
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ NOUN
ensemble
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An on-stage instrumental ensemble is conducted by Westminster Abbey's Harry Bicket.
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A delightful touch is that in the opening movements the instrumental ensemble is cast as an independent personality.
music
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Thomson was also prolific in instrumental music on both chamber and solo scale.
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Thereafter, he played only instrumental music .
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This takes the form of organ or instrumental music , or of a recording.
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But vocal music gave way to instrumental music, especially with the development of bow instruments.
piece
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There are more classic vocals including the title track, ad three instrumental pieces .
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So too does the use of solos or worship songs and instrumental pieces .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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He had made Mark's life a misery, been instrumental in his death.
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He has been instrumental in the complete change in my appearance - a good hairdresser is a very valuable asset!
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Strangely the instrumental chapters are spread throughout the book in no logical order.
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The presentation was divided into three sections, the first being instrumental .
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There are a few other forms of experimental instrumental conditioning, such as discrete trials and shaping.
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Vocal and instrumental timbres: symbiosis Curiously, the timbre of an instrument always resembles vocal timbre.
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Yaki, who was instrumental in negotiating the leases as an aide to Rep.
II. noun
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Duane Eddy and his Gretsch guitar said it all on his instrumentals cut between 1958 and 1960.
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Expect instrumentals, funky numbers and some soulful jazz vocals from one Marie Harper.
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It plays the instrumentals over a photo of the artist.
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Most of the instrumentals are simply variations of past themes, but who cares?