noun
orchestration
Orchestration (noun) means the arranging of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra. Example: “The orchestration gives extra weight to the brass section in the finale.”
noun
1
The arranging of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra.
"The orchestration gives extra weight to the brass section in the finale."
2
The careful coordination of many different parts or elements to achieve a goal.
"The event required careful orchestration between three different departments."
3
In computing, the automated coordination and management of multiple systems, servers, or services.
"The team uses container orchestration tools to manage their cloud servers."
How to use orchestration
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of arranging or coordinating multiple parts — whether instruments in music, tasks in a plan, or servers in computing — so they work together.
Common pairings
music orchestration
container orchestration
orchestration of events
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Word forms
- Plural
- orchestrations
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Etymology
From French orchestration, built from "orchestrate" plus "-ion."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for orchestration
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “orchestration” mean?
The word “orchestration” means the arranging of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra. In plain terms, the act of arranging or coordinating multiple parts — whether instruments in music, tasks in a plan, or servers in computing — so they work together.
How do you use “orchestration” in a sentence?
Here is “orchestration” used in a sentence: “The orchestration gives extra weight to the brass section in the finale.”
What part of speech is “orchestration”?
“Orchestration” is a noun.
Where does the word “orchestration” come from?
The word “orchestration” comes from French. From French orchestration, built from "orchestrate" plus "-ion.".
How many meanings does “orchestration” have?
“Orchestration” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the arranging of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra.
