instrumental
/ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ noun C2- The instrumental case.
- A composition written or performed without lyrics or singing, using a lead instrument to replace vocals.
- A pause in the vocals of a song, usually occurring midway through, in which a musical instrument replaces the vocals.
Plural instrumentals
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