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

To arrange a piece of music so it can be performed by an orchestra.

"The composer orchestrated his piano piece for full symphony."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

orchestrated past tense, orchestrates singular

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Etymology

From "orchestra" plus the verb-forming suffix "-ate," on the model of French orchestrer.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Rhymes for orchestrate

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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