verb
orchestrate
AW-kuh-strayt
Orchestrate (verb) means to arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra. Example: “The composer orchestrated his piano piece for full symphony.”
verb
1
To arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra.
"The composer orchestrated his piano piece for full symphony."
2
To carefully plan and coordinate the different parts of something complex to produce a particular result.
"The campaign manager orchestrated a series of rallies across the country."
"Investigators believe the scam was orchestrated by a small group of insiders."
How to use orchestrate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo arrange music for an orchestra, or more generally to organize a complicated plan so all the pieces work together.
Common pairings
orchestrate a plan
orchestrate an attack
orchestrate a campaign
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- orchestrates
- Past tense
- orchestrated
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Etymology
From "orchestra" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ate," on the model of French orchestrer.
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Rhymes for orchestrate
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What does “orchestrate” mean?
The word “orchestrate” means to arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra. In plain terms, to arrange music for an orchestra, or more generally to organize a complicated plan so all the pieces work together.
How do you pronounce “orchestrate”?
“Orchestrate” is pronounced AW-kuh-strayt (/ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “orchestrate” in a sentence?
Here is “orchestrate” used in a sentence: “The composer orchestrated his piano piece for full symphony.”
What part of speech is “orchestrate”?
“Orchestrate” is a verb.
Where does the word “orchestrate” come from?
The word “orchestrate” comes from French. From "orchestra" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ate," on the model of French orchestrer.
How many meanings does “orchestrate” have?
“Orchestrate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra.
