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 |
|---|---|
| United States mortgage industry | mortgage-backed security ⓘ |
| United States mortgage industry | collateralized mortgage obligation ⓘ |
| Little Brother (Make a Way) | electric guitar via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Euroregions | cooperation agreements ⓘ |
| Euroregions | joint development strategies ⓘ |
| Euroregions | cross-border projects ⓘ |
| Debtera | sistrum ⓘ |
| Debtera | drum ⓘ |
| President of the Treasury Board of British Columbia | provincial budget of British Columbia ⓘ |
| President of the Treasury Board of British Columbia | treasury board directives ⓘ |
| Auditor General of the Department of the Air Force | Air Force Audit Agency audit reports ⓘ |
| Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra | string instruments ⓘ |
| Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra | woodwind instruments ⓘ |
| Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra | brass instruments ⓘ |
| Lübeck Philharmonic Orchestra | percussion instruments ⓘ |
| Aro Confederacy | Ibini Ukpabi oracle via predicate surface "usedInstrumentOfPower" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| III. Adagio | strings ⓘ |
| III. Adagio | woodwinds ⓘ |
| III. Adagio | brass ⓘ |
| III. Adagio | percussion ⓘ |
| III. Adagio | harp ⓘ |
| Close to the Borderline | Billy Joel – vocals via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Close to the Borderline | Billy Joel – keyboards via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | electric guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | bass guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | drum kit via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | lead vocals via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | backing vocals via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Janie's Got a Gun (live performances by Aerosmith) | occasionally keyboards via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Northern Ireland legislative consent convention | legislative consent motion ⓘ |
|
Jules
surface form:
Jules Massenet
|
piano via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Holland Land Company | land agents via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Holland Land Company | surveyors via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Beating Retreat | military band instruments ⓘ |
| Beating Retreat | drums ⓘ |
| Beating Retreat | bugles ⓘ |
| Beating Retreat | brass instruments ⓘ |
| Beating Retreat | woodwind instruments ⓘ |
| Finance and Public Administration Committee | committee inquiries ⓘ |
| Finance and Public Administration Committee | evidence sessions ⓘ |
| Finance and Public Administration Committee | committee reports ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | full orchestra via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | choir via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | strings via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | woodwinds via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | brass via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| The Grand Finale | percussion via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Personal Representatives of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office | quiet diplomacy ⓘ |
| Personal Representatives of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office | good offices ⓘ |
| Personal Representatives of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office | mediation and facilitation ⓘ |