n.
1.an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
2.the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
3.the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra
4.the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
Idiom of the Day
keep one's chin up
to be brave, to be determined
"Try and keep your chin up. Things will be better in the future."