noninstrumental
adjective
non·in·stru·men·tal
ˌnän-ˌin(t)-strə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
: not instrumental: such as
a
: not serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool
b
: not relating to or done with an instrument or tool
noninstrumental navigation
c
: not relating to, composed for, or performed on musical instruments
noninstrumental choral music
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“Noninstrumental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/noninstrumental. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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