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 |
|---|---|
| Gandrung | kendang ⓘ |
| Gandrung | gong ⓘ |
| Gandrung | bonang ⓘ |
| Gandrung | saron ⓘ |
| UN DPO | United Nations Security Council mandates ⓘ |
| UN Police Division | UN Police Strategic Guidance Framework NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Conduct and Discipline Service of the UN Secretariat | UN staff regulations and rules ⓘ |
| Conduct and Discipline Service of the UN Secretariat | UN codes of conduct ⓘ |
| Conduct and Discipline Service of the UN Secretariat | Secretary-General’s bulletins on conduct and discipline NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| General Assembly bodies dealing with peacekeeping | General Assembly resolutions NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| General Assembly bodies dealing with peacekeeping | committee reports ⓘ |
| General Assembly bodies dealing with peacekeeping | budgetary reports of the Secretary-General ⓘ |
| Sugar Town | guitar ⓘ |
| Sugar Town | bass ⓘ |
| Sugar Town | drums ⓘ |
| Sugar Town | strings ⓘ |
| Sugar Town | backing vocals ⓘ |
| Einstürzende Neubauten | custom-built instruments ⓘ |
| Einstürzende Neubauten | found-object percussion ⓘ |
| Broken Bells | guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Broken Bells | keyboards via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Broken Bells | synthesizer via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Broken Bells | drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Takachiho Kagura | taiko drum ⓘ |
| Takachiho Kagura | kane (gong) ⓘ |
| Takachiho Kagura | flute ⓘ |
| Hubble–Humason galaxy redshift measurements | large reflecting telescopes at Mount Wilson Observatory via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| CfA Redshift Survey | 1.5-meter Tillinghast telescope via predicate surface "usedInstrument" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| CfA Redshift Survey | Multiple Mirror Telescope via predicate surface "usedInstrument" NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Amsterdam’s civic charities | poor relief regulations via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Amsterdam’s civic charities | registration of recipients via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Amsterdam’s civic charities | inspection of households via predicate surface "usedInstrument" ⓘ |
| Horse Industry Organizations designated by USDA | designated qualified persons for horse inspections ⓘ |
| Come & Get It | Indian-inspired instrumentation via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Paul Di'Anno | vocals via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Earthworks | acoustic instruments ⓘ |
| Earthworks | electronic instruments ⓘ |
| INL | foreign assistance funding ⓘ |
| INL | training programs ⓘ |
| INL | technical assistance ⓘ |
| INL | equipment provision ⓘ |
| Bob Matthews | recording console via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Operator | harmonica via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Operator | vocals via predicate surface "performerInstrument" ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | organ ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | trombone ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | harp ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | trumpet ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | timpani ⓘ |
| Saul (Handel) | strings ⓘ |