Instrument (en. Instrumento)

ˈɪn.strʊ.mənt

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to perform a specific task or process.
He uses an instrument to measure the temperature.
Gumagamit siya ng instrumento upang sukatin ang temperatura.
A piece of equipment used in music.
He is practicing playing his instrument.
Nagsasanay siya ng pagtugtog sa kanyang instrumento.
A tool or device used in the field of science or technology.
We need a special instrument for the experiment.
Nangangailangan kami ng espesyal na instrumento para sa eksperimento.

Etymology

Latin: instrumentum

Common Phrases and Expressions

musical instrument
musical instrument.
musical instrument
measuring instrument
measuring instrument.
measuring instrument

Related Words

instrumentation
The use of instruments in specialized processes or measurement.
instrumentation
musician
A person who plays an instrument or studies music.
musician

Slang Meanings

to play (an instrument)
Who’s the one good at playing an instrument at the gathering?
Sino yung magaling mag-tugtog ng tugtugin sa handaan?
right hand (supporting role)
I hope I can learn the guitar, so I can be the right hand in the band.
Sana matutunan ko rin ang gitara, para maging kanang kamay ako sa banda.
music DIY (a homemade instrument)
Our new music DIY sounds great!
Yung bagong DIY na pangmusika natin, ang ganda ng tunog!