This is the 965th most frequent Italian word.
strumento
"Strumento" means "instrument" or "tool" in English.
Refers to a musical instrument specifically.
Il violino è uno strumento musicale molto elegante.
The violin is a very elegant musical instrument.
Denotes a tool or means to achieve a purpose.
Google Translate è uno strumento utile per apprendere nuove lingue.
Google Translate is a useful tool for learning new languages.
Used metaphorically to indicate a means or method to achieve a complex goal.