Crossword puzzle clue "remix without vocals often"

to confer knighthood on

nonvocal

one who plays a musical instrument, esp. as opposed to a vocalist

a software package that manipulates a vocal track until it is in tune

a small party held after a larger event, such as a pop concert or film premiere, to which only a select group of guests is invited

DECONSTRUCT, to examine (as a work of literature) using the methods of deconstruction