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instrumental

/ɪnstrəmɛntəl/

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played on musical instruments without singing

器乐的

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The film opens with a quiet instrumental piece.

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这部电影以一段轻柔的器乐曲开场。

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Pronunciation: /ɪnstrəmɛntəl/

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