instrumental
Example Sentences
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Its closing track, a harmonically suspended instrumental titled “The Brazilian,” flirted with the avant-garde by repeating the same anti-melody, anchored on a jungle of percussive clangs and hyperkinetic Simmons drum rolls.
From Los Angeles Times
Morgan McSweeney has long been considered instrumental to the rise of Sir Keir Starmer - it remains to be seen whether his resignation as chief of staff helps keeps his former boss in position.
From BBC
He was instrumental in resolving Hollywood’s bitter year of labor strife by negotiating truces with the Writers Guild of America and performers’ union, SAG-AFTRA, in 2023.
From Los Angeles Times
But the album, though entirely instrumental, is closer to rock music than the work of Animal Collective.
According to diplomatic sources, one man - Rand Paul, US senator for Kentucky - was instrumental in setting up the conversation.
From BBC
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