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 |
|---|---|
| The Other Me | keyboards via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Average Person | vocals via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Average Person | bass guitar via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Average Person | keyboards via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Chaoui music | bendir ⓘ |
| Chaoui music | gasba NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Chaoui music | zorna ⓘ |
| Chaoui music | traditional frame drums ⓘ |
| Chaoui music | hand clapping ⓘ |
| Bach Cantata Pilgrimage | period instruments via predicate surface "usesInstruments" ⓘ |
| Can You Feel It | orchestral arrangements via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Can You Feel It | prominent percussion via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Can You Feel It | bass-driven groove via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Watcher in the Woods (film score) | orchestra via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Deer Hunter – Cavatina theme | solo guitar via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese merchants | bills of exchange via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese merchants | commenda contracts via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese merchants | maritime insurance via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese merchants | public debt instruments via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | bills of exchange via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | public debt securities via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | annuities via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | joint-stock shares via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | letters of credit via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Genoese banking system | commenda contracts via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Casa di San Giorgio | public debt shares via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Casa di San Giorgio | bonds via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Casa di San Giorgio | loans to the state via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
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Fictionary (1993 album)
surface form:
Fictionary
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piano via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Jimmy Hayes | voice via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| The Kid | electric guitar ⓘ |
| The Kid | piano ⓘ |
| Alphabet St. | drum machine ⓘ |
| Alphabet St. | electric guitar ⓘ |
| Alphabet St. | bass guitar ⓘ |
| Alphabet St. | keyboards ⓘ |
| Cocoon | electronic programming via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Cocoon | subtle beats via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Cocoon | sparse arrangement via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Aurora | electronic beats via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Aurora | music boxes via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Aurora | harp via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| An Echo, a Stain | electronic beats via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| An Echo, a Stain | programmed electronics via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Matmos | sampler ⓘ |
| Matmos | synthesizer ⓘ |
| Matmos | drum machine ⓘ |
| Ancestors | primarily vocals via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Ancestors | vocal effects via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Ancestors | ambient textures via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |