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.
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What became their sound, more so than instrumentation, was this naive form of optimism.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to the instrumentation, she also was inspired to try jazz singing after spending time with Chet Baker’s catalog and favoring his style of intonation.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
At a rate of roughly three feet per minute, the drill can complete a hole in about 50 hours, after which the team has another 50 hours to lower strings of instrumentation before the ice refreezes.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Throughout their discography, Irreversible Entanglements have seamlessly incorporated electronic elements such as synthesizers and modern postproduction into many of their compositions, which primarily feature otherwise organic instrumentation and textures.
—Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
In addition to the instrumentation, she also was inspired to try jazz singing after spending time with Chet Baker’s catalog and favoring his style of intonation.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 13 Apr. 2026
At a rate of roughly three feet per minute, the drill can complete a hole in about 50 hours, after which the team has another 50 hours to lower strings of instrumentation before the ice refreezes.
—Vanessa Bates Ramirez, Scientific American, 9 Apr. 2026
Throughout their discography, Irreversible Entanglements have seamlessly incorporated electronic elements such as synthesizers and modern postproduction into many of their compositions, which primarily feature otherwise organic instrumentation and textures.
—Steve Donofrio, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for instrumentation
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“Instrumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentation. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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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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