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.”
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.
Word forms
orchestrations plural
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The _____ gives extra weight to the brass section in the finale.
Etymology
From French orchestration, built from "orchestrate" plus "-ion."
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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.