1. not serving as a means to an end; not useful or practical for achieving a specific goal
2. relating to or denoting music performed by instruments without vocals
Usage: music

Examples

• The committee decided that the decorative elements were noninstrumental to the project's core objectives.
• She valued art for its noninstrumental beauty rather than for any practical application.
• The noninstrumental version of the song features only piano and strings.
• Philosophy often explores noninstrumental goods—things valuable in themselves, not just as tools.
• He argued that education should not be purely noninstrumental but should develop critical thinking skills.
• The band released a noninstrumental album featuring their lead singer on every track.