usesInstrument
P933
predicate
Indicates that an agent performs an action by employing a specific instrument or tool as the means to carry it out.
All labels observed (32)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| usesInstrument canonical | 4,676 |
| usesInstrumentation | 1,081 |
| primaryInstrument | 552 |
| usedInstrument | 387 |
| performerInstrument | 217 |
| usesDetectorType | 62 |
| usesRitualObject | 48 |
| usesInstruments | 41 |
| usesAccelerator | 33 |
| performsInstrument | 23 |
| usesInstrumentalForces | 19 |
| usesPlanningInstrument | 17 |
| useInstrument | 16 |
| hasSignatureInstrument | 15 |
| employsInstrument | 5 |
| usesTools | 5 |
| hasAcousticInstrumentation | 4 |
| usesElectricOrganFor | 4 |
| usesEnforcementTool | 4 |
| usesGroundInstrument | 4 |
| equippedWithInstrument | 3 |
| usesInstrumentalOf | 3 |
| mainlyUsesInstrument | 2 |
| usesInstrumentSuite | 2 |
| usesSonar | 2 |
| primaryInstrumentApplied | 1 |
| usedInstrumentOfPower | 1 |
| usedInstruments | 1 |
| usesElectronicInstruments | 1 |
| usesMusicalTool | 1 |
| usesPrimaryInstrument | 1 |
| usesTurntablism | 1 |
Description generation (PDg)
The one-sentence description above was generated by prompting gpt-5.1 with the predicate name and this instruction.
Instruction
Given a predicate that represents a relationship or action between entities, generate a one-sentence description explaining its meaning. # Instructions Focus on describing the relationship, not the entities themselves. # Response Format Begin the description with \' Indicates...\'
Input
Predicate: usesInstrument
Generated description
Indicates that an agent performs an action by employing a specific instrument or tool as the means to carry it out.
Sample triples (7,232)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| Mariachi Los Camperos | trumpet ⓘ |
| Mariachi Los Camperos | guitarrón ⓘ |
| Mariachi Los Camperos | vihuela ⓘ |
| Mariachi Los Camperos | guitar ⓘ |
| Overprotected | synthesizers via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Overprotected | drum machines via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Commandant’s Own | bugle ⓘ |
| The Commandant’s Own | snare drum ⓘ |
| The Commandant’s Own | bass drum ⓘ |
| The Commandant’s Own | cymbals ⓘ |
| The Commandant’s Own | other brass instruments ⓘ |
| Minister of Communities and Returns of Kosovo | Kosovo legislation on communities and returns ⓘ |
| Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra | full symphony orchestra via predicate surface "usesInstrumentalForces" ⓘ |
| General Directorate for Tourism | national tourism plans ⓘ |
| General Directorate for Tourism | tourism promotion campaigns ⓘ |
| General Directorate for Tourism | tourism statistics and monitoring systems ⓘ |
| Kenny Lattimore | vocals via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Super Fly (arrangements for Curtis Mayfield) | strings via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Super Fly (arrangements for Curtis Mayfield) | horns via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Super Fly (arrangements for Curtis Mayfield) | rhythm section via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong | voice via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong | trumpet via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Symphony No. 53 in D major (Haydn) | strings via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Symphony No. 53 in D major (Haydn) | oboes via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Symphony No. 53 in D major (Haydn) | horns via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Symphony No. 53 in D major (Haydn) | bassoon via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Symphony No. 53 in D major (Haydn) | continuo via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Takk... | guitar ⓘ |
| Takk... | piano ⓘ |
| Takk... | strings ⓘ |
| Takk... | brass ⓘ |
| Takk... | drums ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | guitars via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | bass guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | percussion via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | keyboards via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Eraser live band | electronics via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Continuum | fretless electric bass via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Sister Golden Hair | acoustic guitar ⓘ |
| Sister Golden Hair | electric guitar ⓘ |
| Sister Golden Hair | bass guitar ⓘ |
| Sister Golden Hair | drums ⓘ |
| Sister Golden Hair | keyboards ⓘ |
|
Holiday
surface form:
Holiday (Dave Douglas album)
|
trumpet via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Temporary Secretary | synthesizer ⓘ |
| Temporary Secretary | drum machine ⓘ |
| Temporary Secretary | electric bass ⓘ |
| The Other Me | vocals via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| The Other Me | bass guitar via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |