From root: instrumento
Usage Note
pang-instrumento describes music or items intended specifically for tools or instruments without vocals. For example, ang musikang pang-instrumento refers to instrumental music.
Examples
" Maganda ang musikang pang-instrumento. "
Natural Translation
Instrumental music is nice.
Literal Translation
Nice the music that instrumental.
" Ito ay isang awiting pang-instrumento lamang. "
Natural Translation
This is only an instrumental song.
Literal Translation
This is a song instrumental only.
" Mas gusto kong makinig ng pang-instrumentong tugtog habang nagtatrabaho dahil hindi nakakaabala ang mga liriko. "
Natural Translation
I prefer listening to instrumental music while working because the lyrics aren't distracting.
Literal Translation
More like I listen of instrumental music while working because not distracting the lyrics.
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