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instr

instr

9.3
A music track without vocals used for mixing
  • adjective
  • Jargon
translation icon : instrumental
  • The album includes both the original and the instr versions of the hit single.

Examples

  • Many DJs use the instr version for mixing and live performances.

  • He prefers to rap over the instr track rather than the one with vocals.

  • I love this instr version of the song.

  • The DJ played an instr track at the party.

  • The album includes both the original and the instr versions of the hit single.

  • He prefers to rap over the instr track rather than the one with vocals.

  • Many DJs use the instr version for mixing and live performances.

Synonyms

7 2.8

Music with no singing, played on a piano or guitar

is the shortened label for a version of a track lacking vocals
instrumental
vsinstr
4 3.7

A piece of music that has no singing

is the abbreviation form used to label a track without vocals

How Vocal

a cappella
3 5.7
karaoke
84 3.2
instr
  • Jargon
9.3

Surface Forms

instr positive

Etymology

Instr is short for instrumental, which comes from instrument meaning a 'tool' or a musical 'instrument' you play. So an instr version is the music 'without vocals'.