Instrument

·noun A contrivance or implement, by which musical sounds are produced; as, a musical instrument.

II. Instrument ·noun One who, or that which, is made a means, or is caused to serve a purpose; a medium, means, or agent.

III. Instrument ·vt To perform upon an instrument; to prepare for an instrument; as, a sonata instrumented for orchestra.

IV. Instrument ·noun A writing, as the means of giving formal expression to some act; a writing expressive of some act, contract, process, as a deed, contract, writ, ·etc.

V. Instrument ·noun That by means of which any work is performed, or result is effected; a tool; a utensil; an implement; as, the instruments of a mechanic; astronomical instruments.