Instrument and Mode

Instrument

Instrument noun - A written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something.

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Mode and instrument are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mode" instead a noun "Instrument".

Mode noun - A distinctive way of putting ideas into words.

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Instrument and mode are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instrument" instead a noun "Mode".

Nearby Words: modal, modeless

preferred	preferred instrument	preferred mode
similar	similar instrument	similar mode
original	original instrument	original mode
single	single instrument	single mode
Other adjectives: difficult, popular, actual, real, large, main, unique, traditional, primary, solo, different, available.

Of course, in reverse, the introduction of Pro mode will likely find many Expert players dropping back to Easy Pro mode to learn how to acually play a stringed instrument.

Source: Video Game / Rock Band
He doesn't actually get an instrument until they arrive in Omashu, and usually acts as Kyoshi's tether in case she starts slipping too far into Knight Templar mode.

Source: Fanfic / Kyoshi Rising
Boss Rush: The "Guitar/Drum/Vocal/Bass Legend" setlists in career mode, in which you play the five hardest songs on each instrument in order of difficulty.

Source: Video Game / Rock Band

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