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(1):

(n.) A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

(2):

(n.) A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, etc.

(3):

(n.) That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.

(4):

(n.) One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.

(5):

(v. t.) To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Instrument'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​i/instrument.html. 1828.
 
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