instrumental arrangement

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meaningsofinstrumentalandarrangement

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instrumental
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.strəˈmen.təl/us
/ˌɪn.strəˈmen.t̬əl/
formal
If someone or something is instrumental in a process, plan, or system, that person or thing is one of the most important influences in causing it ...
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arrangement
noun
uk
/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/us
/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/
a plan for how something ...
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(Definition ofinstrumentalandarrangementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Though lyrics exist for the theme tune, aninstrumentalarrangementis used for the show's entire run.
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The other, which was released in 1975, features a newinstrumentalarrangementand lyrics aimed at disco audiences.
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Theinstrumentalarrangementis nearly identical to the 1953 version, but the vocals are much deeper and more focused.
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The country radio release featured a differentinstrumentalarrangement.
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Only 22 people were behind the song'sinstrumentalarrangement, playing the piano, guitar, cello, and strings.
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The radio version contains re-worked and additional lyrics, a newinstrumentalarrangement, as well as a dance break down.
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Theinstrumentalarrangementplays diverse roles in different pieces, from mere embellishments to full integration into the polyphonic texture of the piece.
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Whittaker has stated that he feels much of the song's appeal comes from the classical-sounding nature of thisinstrumentalarrangementat the beginning of the song.
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Although the lyrics are not a direct translation, the vocal and instrumental arrangements are virtually identical.
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It was copied in many manuscripts up to mid-century, and appeared in instrumental arrangements as well.
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Important vocal and instrumental arrangements have been put in place to facilitate all of these projects.
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However, this instrument proved unsatisfactory, so the church returned to instrumental arrangements.
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Also, certain songs incorporate instrumental arrangements of well-known rock and metal songs.
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There are many different instrumental arrangements including for violin and guitar, string quartet, piano solo, cello, and even trombones.
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They are also known for their instrumental arrangements of traditional and modern folk tunes, as well as self-penned instrumental material.
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The new line-up re-recorded the song with new vocal and instrumental arrangements.
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Harmonized singing is frequent, but other pieces may require yodeling, while instrumental arrangements are particularly frequent for fast dances or brass pieces.
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Krautrock techniques were still present, but the band stirred the pot with hip-hop sounds and complex instrumental arrangements.
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The song soon appeared in various vocal and instrumental arrangements and became standard repertoire for vocalists and musicians of the time.
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Melody and the instrumental arrangements create some atmospheres which bring the listener to each one of the situations reflected by the lyrics.
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