musical instrument

noun

: a device (such as a violin, piano, or flute) used to make music

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Learning a musical instrument strengthens brain regions that are involved with memory and executive function. Daya Grant, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 The event is set to include a musical instrument petting zoo and artistic activities for children in the lobby. Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026 The ceremony before Corgan’s arrival at the end focused on a wide range of technology and gear competing in categories such as best microphone recording, DJ production technology, musical instrument hardware, and signal processing hardware. Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026 Adults who take on genuinely new challenges, such as learning a language, dancing or practicing a musical instrument, show measurable increases in brain volume and connectivity on MRI scans. Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for musical instrument

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“Musical instrument.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musical%20instrument. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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