musical instrument

noun

: a device (such as a violin, piano, or flute) used to make music

Examples of musical instrument in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Other Indigenous groups across the globe, including the Tuvan peoples of Mongolia and the Xhosa peoples of South Africa, have their own variations, both of which involve manipulating the vocal tract almost like a musical instrument to elicit deep, long tones. Kate Nelson, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024 Additional items include two new picnic benches, play houses, a musical instrument area and other early literacy items. Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 June 2024 The world's largest musical instrument museum is the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024 Learn to paint or play a musical instrument together. Amy Morin, Parents, 8 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for musical instrument 

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“Musical instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20instrument. Accessed 23 Sep. 2024.

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