strumentale

instrumental; functional

adjective stroo-men-TAH-leh Less Common

Usage Note

Strumentale does not change for gender (un ruolo strumentale / una funzione strumentale). It can mean literally relating to musical instruments (musica strumentale = instrumental music) or figuratively describing something that serves as a means to an end (una decisione strumentale = a decision made for ulterior purposes). Context distinguishes the two senses.

Examples

"La musica strumentale favorisce la concentrazione."

Natural Translation

Instrumental music aids concentration.

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