instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra
2
: the use or application of instruments (as for observation, measurement, or control)
3
: instruments for a particular purpose
also
: a selection or arrangement of instruments
Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence
There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.
Recent Examples on the Web
The live singing and instrumentation was just one obvious point of demarcation from some other Coachella artists seen throughout the day.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Through innovative instrumentation and software, ECOTEC delivers real-time methane measurement and data solutions, enabling safer and more efficient operations.
—Kyle Russel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Many of its best songs were built around drum-heavy arrangements with sprinkles of light instrumentation, allowing Grande’s voice and lyricism to come to the fore.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2024
An infotainment system has a 12.3-inch color touch screen that replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
The tracks share a similar sparseness and uniformity in instrumentation–piano, violin, guitar, and occasional percussion–but rather than meld together, each song stands strong, poignant and singular.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
He was charged with one count of rape by instrumentation and two counts of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor, jail records show.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
He is widely known for pioneering and popularizing the outlaw movement, a subgenre that blends country instrumentation with rock rhythms.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Since 2010, founding rhythm section Chester Hansen and Alexander Sowinski have risen to fame covering trap hits by Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame with live instrumentation, and backed Ghostface Killah on the acclaimed 2015 album Sour Soul.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 18 Mar. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Through innovative instrumentation and software, ECOTEC delivers real-time methane measurement and data solutions, enabling safer and more efficient operations.
—Kyle Russel, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024
Many of its best songs were built around drum-heavy arrangements with sprinkles of light instrumentation, allowing Grande’s voice and lyricism to come to the fore.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2024
An infotainment system has a 12.3-inch color touch screen that replaces all analog instrumentation and most switches.
—Rick Barrett, Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2024
The tracks share a similar sparseness and uniformity in instrumentation–piano, violin, guitar, and occasional percussion–but rather than meld together, each song stands strong, poignant and singular.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2024
He was charged with one count of rape by instrumentation and two counts of selling or furnishing alcohol to a minor, jail records show.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2024
He is widely known for pioneering and popularizing the outlaw movement, a subgenre that blends country instrumentation with rock rhythms.
—The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024
Since 2010, founding rhythm section Chester Hansen and Alexander Sowinski have risen to fame covering trap hits by Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame with live instrumentation, and backed Ghostface Killah on the acclaimed 2015 album Sour Soul.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Instrumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments
2
: instruments for a particular purpose
the instrumentation of an aircraft
Medical Definition
instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
: a use of or operation with instruments
especially
: the use of one or more instruments in treating a patient (as in the passing of a cystoscope)
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