musical instrument — an object used to produce music
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an object used to produce music
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl ˈɪn.strə.mənt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the vacuum cleaner is a very loud musical instrument.
- Learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and concentration.
- He tried to impress his date by claiming his air guitar was a rare musical instrument.
musical instrument
NOUN[/ˈmjuː.zɪ.kəl ˈɪn.strə.mənt/]
an object used to produce music
an object used to produce music
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Musical derives from Greek mousikē (art of the Muses), referring to the divine art of music associated with the nine goddesses of the arts. Instrument comes from Latin instrumentum (tool, implement), literally meaning 'something prepared or equipped'. Together, the term describes a tool or device designed to produce musical sound.
Breakdown
musical (from Greek mousikē, art of the Muses) + instrument (from Latin instrumentum, meaning tool or implement, derived from instruere meaning to equip or prepare).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks the vacuum cleaner is a very loud musical instrument.”
“Learning a musical instrument can improve your memory and concentration.”
“He tried to impress his date by claiming his air guitar was a rare musical instrument.”
“The school provides musical instruments for students who cannot afford them.”
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