instrumental
Translation
instrumental
Examples
Ich höre gerne instrumentale Musik.
I like listening to instrumental music.
Seine Hilfe war instrumental für den Erfolg.
His help was instrumental to the success.
Grammar Patterns
instrumental + Noun instrumental ~ instrumental music
to be instrumental for ((sth.)) to be instrumental for sth. His role was instrumental for the project.
Similar Words
musikalisch (musical); Antonyms: vokal (vocal)
Etymology
From Latin 'instrumentum' (tool, instrument). Same root as the English word 'instrument'.
Memory Tips
Relates to 'Instrument' (instrument). Music without singing is 'instrumental'. 'instrumentalen' is an inflected form.