instrumentaale
Instrumentaale is a term used in some languages and cataloging practices to denote music that is instrumental in nature or in which the instrumental version of a work is presented without vocal performances. In this sense, instrumentaale can function as either a noun or an adjective.
Usage and scope: The term appears in music publishing, discographies, and metadata for audio recordings, where
Etymology and variations: The word shares the same root as instrumental, derived from Latin instrumentum, through
Limitations and notes: Because instrumentaale is not widely standardized in English-language music nomenclature, many databases and