Even using a one-note-at-a-time melody was laborious with the unfamiliar instrument.

Other experiments on the album included using old tunes played backwards, employing identical chord sequences for different songs, and having the musicians play unfamiliar instruments.

There was a clear memory of a device-an instrument totally unfamiliar to him-which the Wendell woman had used to implant a complete, compelling set of delusions in his mind.

Shivering, Sam sunk into the chair at the conn and studied the unfamiliar instruments.

Her gesture indicated it was this last, unfamiliar instrument upon which Franklin was performing now.

Steel Furies moved silently around the craft, applying unfamiliar instruments to the glistening surface of the ship.

One of the men brought out a drone-pipe, an unfamiliar instrument which, Andrew thought, made an unholy racket, for a couple of others to dance a sword-dance.

It was a harsh, monotonously accented music, overlaid by the scree and wail of some unfamiliar instrument.

The street cafes down below get busy with people prancing, lounging and listening to musicians tapping and scraping unfamiliar instruments.

Da show's over," I shouted as I groped among the unfamiliar instruments.