No. 14,717 in Russian
песнями
The Russian word "песнями" means "by songs" or "with songs" in English (instrumental plural form of "песня").
In a sentence
Они развлекали нас народными песнями.
They entertained us with folk songs.
In this sentence, 'песнями' functions as an instrumental plural noun, indicating the means by which the action is performed (with songs).
Я вдохновляюсь её красивыми песнями.
I am inspired by her beautiful songs.
Here, 'песнями' is also in the instrumental case, showing the source or medium of inspiration (by the songs).
Школьники приветствовали гостей радостными песнями.
The students greeted the guests with joyful songs.
In this case, 'песнями' is again instrumental, denoting the method or accompaniment of the greeting (with songs).
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