instrumental

• Bezeichnet etwas, das als Mittel dient oder eine entscheidende Rolle beim Erreichen eines Ergebnisses spielt. Bezieht sich auch auf Musik, die ohne Gesang nur mit Instrumenten gespielt wird.

Describes something that serves as a means or is important in achieving a result.

1. Related to musical instrumentsB2formal

   Relating to, designed for, or performed using musical instruments.

   Instrumental

   • The band played an instrumental version of the song.
   • She prefers instrumental music over vocal pieces.
   • The composer wrote an instrumental piece for the orchestra.

2. Serving as a means or aidB2formal

   Serving or acting as a means or aid to achieve something.

   Beitragend

   • His advice was instrumental in solving the problem.
   • The new policy was instrumental in reducing costs.
   • Her support was instrumental to the project's success.

   Synonymeauxiliaryconducivecontributoryfacilitativehelpfuluseful

   Antonymeobstructiveunhelpful