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 |
|---|---|
| Central Readiness Force Band | woodwind instruments ⓘ |
| Central Readiness Force Band | percussion instruments ⓘ |
| Maynard G. Krebs | bongo drums ⓘ |
|
Thunder
surface form:
Thunder (song)
|
electronic drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
|
Bones
surface form:
Bones (song)
|
synthesizers via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
|
Bones
surface form:
Bones (song)
|
drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
|
Bones
surface form:
Bones (song)
|
electric guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Quartet on the Middle East | diplomatic pressure ⓘ |
| Quartet on the Middle East | economic incentives ⓘ |
| Quartet on the Middle East | political guarantees ⓘ |
| Catalogue d’oiseaux | piano via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | piano ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | horn ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | xylorimba ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | glockenspiel ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | vibraphone ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | celesta ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | strings ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | woodwinds ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | brass ⓘ |
| Des canyons aux étoiles… | percussion ⓘ |
| Hail Mary | ominous strings via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Hail Mary | bass-heavy beat via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| National Register of Historic Places programs in Texas | National Register of Historic Places nomination form ⓘ |
| National Register of Historic Places programs in Texas | historic resources survey ⓘ |
| Armand Amar | percussion instruments ⓘ |
| Armand Amar | ethnic instruments ⓘ |
| Monetary policy of Chile | policy interest rate ⓘ |
| Monetary policy of Chile | open market operations ⓘ |
| Monetary policy of Chile | reserve requirements ⓘ |
| Monetary policy of Chile | liquidity management operations ⓘ |
| Cypriot folk dance | violin ⓘ |
| Cypriot folk dance | laouto NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| Cypriot folk dance | tambourine ⓘ |
| Cypriot folk dance | lyra ⓘ |
| I Was Made for Lovin' You | electric guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| I Was Made for Lovin' You | bass guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| I Was Made for Lovin' You | drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| I Was Made for Lovin' You | synthesizer via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| IDGAF | guitar via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| IDGAF | drums via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| IDGAF | synthesizer via predicate surface "usesInstrumentation" ⓘ |
| Ruddy Thomas | voice via predicate surface "primaryInstrument" ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | gambus ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | violin ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | accordion ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | rebana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | marwas ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | drum ⓘ |
| zapin ensemble | hand percussion ⓘ |