instrument

From Wiktionary

instrument is part of the Basic English 850.

[change] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɪnstrʌmənt/
• SAMPA: /"InstrVm@nt/
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}

[change] Noun

Singular instrument

Plural instruments

1. An instrument is any thing people hold in their hand and use to do something.

   A hammer is a heavy instrument.

2. An instrument is something used to play music.

   I enjoy playing music, my favorite instrument is the guitar.

[change] See also

• tool
• musical instrument

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