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instrumental

[in-struh-men-tl] / ˌɪn strəˈmɛn tl /


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In 2001, Rollins received a Grammy Award for jazz instrumental album for “This Is What I Do.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The instrumental backing, generally understated on both his solo records and recordings with his earlier band, the Dead Horses, is more prominent here.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This discussion should not only outline your value outside the company, but also identify how you’ve been instrumental in helping your company meet its goals.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

But the true devastation comes in an instrumental just after the bridge.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Asserting that he had been instrumental in writing it, Welles wanted control of its future use.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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