instrument

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/noun
Elementary
1

A device used to produce music.

2

A means or agency for achieving an aspect.

3

A measuring or displaying device.

4

A tool, implement used for manipulation or measurement.

5

Ellipsis of flight instrument.

6

A legal document, such as a contract, deed, trust, mortgage, power, indenture, or will.

7

A person used as a mere tool for achieving a goal.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing