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 |
|---|---|
| APEC Sub-Committee on Standards and Conformance | capacity-building workshops ⓘ |
| dwightyoakamacoustic.net | acoustic guitar via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Pretty Things | voice via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Agricultural Water Quality Incentives Program | financial incentives ⓘ |
| Agricultural Water Quality Incentives Program | technical assistance ⓘ |
| Rambo (2008 film score) | full symphony orchestra via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Rambo (2008 film score) | percussion via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Rambo (2008 film score) | brass via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Rambo (2008 film score) | strings via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Rambo (2008 film score) | choir via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Lou Silver Harrison | gamelan via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Lou Silver Harrison | American gamelan via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Javanese Gamelan | violin ⓘ |
| Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Javanese Gamelan | cello ⓘ |
| Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Javanese Gamelan | Javanese gamelan ⓘ |
| La Koro Sutro | Western instruments via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| La Koro Sutro | non-Western instruments via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Tabula Rasa | violin ⓘ |
| Tabula Rasa | prepared piano ⓘ |
| Tabula Rasa | viola ⓘ |
| Tabula Rasa | cello ⓘ |
| Tabula Rasa | double bass ⓘ |
| Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22 | violin ⓘ |
| Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22 | viola ⓘ |
| Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22 | cello ⓘ |
| Serenade for Strings in E major, Op. 22 | double bass ⓘ |
| Regional Development Agencies | grant funding via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Regional Development Agencies | business support programmes via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Regional Development Agencies | infrastructure investment via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Regional Development Agencies | land and property development via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Regional Development Agencies | partnership working via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education | quality codes and frameworks ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | policy position statements ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | technical briefings ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | expert testimony ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | consultations with regulators ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | participation in governmental hearings ⓘ |
| IEEE before governments | memoranda of understanding with agencies ⓘ |
| New South Wales environmental authorities | environmental regulations ⓘ |
| New South Wales environmental authorities | licensing conditions ⓘ |
| New South Wales environmental authorities | penalties and fines ⓘ |
| New South Wales environmental authorities | prosecution in courts ⓘ |
| Creedence Clearwater Revisited | electric guitar ⓘ |
| Creedence Clearwater Revisited | bass guitar ⓘ |
| Creedence Clearwater Revisited | drum kit ⓘ |
| Creedence Clearwater Revisited | keyboards ⓘ |
| Suite for Violin and American Gamelan | violin ⓘ |
| Suite for Violin and American Gamelan | metallophone ⓘ |
| Suite for Violin and American Gamelan | gongs ⓘ |
| Suite for Violin and American Gamelan | percussion instruments ⓘ |