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Instrument

instrument

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Meaning of Instrument

tool for making music

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German[ʔɪn.stʁuˈmɛnt]
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Instrument - музыкальный инструмент
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Instrument synonyms

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What's the difference between Instrument / Werkzeug / Gerät / Instrumentarium

🇩🇪German
Instrument

Refers specifically to a musical instrument; more precise than the general word "Instrument".

A2Often

Ich lerne seit einem Jahr ein Musikinstrument.

Я уже год учусь играть на музыкальном инструменте.

🇩🇪German

This means a tool for working or repairing, not a musical instrument. The meaning is very different.

A2Very Often

Für die Reparatur brauche ich ein Werkzeug.

Для ремонта мне нужен инструмент.

🇩🇪German

A general word for a device or piece of equipment. It can rarely refer to a musical instrument in a very broad sense, but usually it is not about music.

A2Very Often

Das Gerät steht im Wohnzimmer.

Устройство стоит в гостиной.

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🇩🇪German
Instrumentarium

Usually means a set or collection of instruments/tools, not one musical instrument. It often sounds more technical or formal.

A2Rarely

Der Arzt hat ein großes Instrumentarium zur Diagnose.

У врача есть большой набор инструментов для диагностики.

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How to pronounce Instrument and what this word means

Instrument translation: музыкальный инструмент. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce Instrument

[ʔɪn.stʁuˈmɛnt]

Instrument translation

музыкальный инструмент

Instrument transcription

[ʔɪn.stʁuˈmɛnt]

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Instrument meaning: what does it mean?

Gegenstand zum Erzeugen von Musik oder Tönen

Instrument pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

Instrument is pronounced as [ʔɪn.stʁuˈmɛnt]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

Is Instrument part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

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