American English
/ˌɪn.stɹəˈmɛ.nl̩/
4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.
Very important in making something happen or helping to produce a result.
In American English, instrumental is often pronounced /ˌɪn.stɹəˈmɛ.nl̩/, with the /t/ left out. You may also hear /ˌɪn.stɹəˈmɛn.ɾl̩/, where the /t/ is a very quick tap.
Very important in making something happen or helping to produce a result.
Her advice was instrumental in solving the problem.
The team was instrumental in bringing about the change.
play an instrumental role · instrumental in the success of
be instrumental in + noun
be instrumental in + verb-ing
Connected with musical instruments, or made by playing them rather than by singing.
The café played soft instrumental music.
We used an instrumental version for karaoke.
instrumental music · instrumental version · instrumental track
instrumental + noun
to be very important in making something happen
Her research was instrumental in finding a treatment.
music played without singing
I listen to instrumental music while I work.
a version of a song without the singer's voice
The instrumental version is perfect for karaoke.