orchestration
noun
or·ches·tra·tion
ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən 
1
: the arrangement of a musical composition for performance by an orchestra
also
: orchestral treatment of a musical composition
2
: harmonious organization
develop a world community through orchestration of cultural diversities—
L. K. Frank
L. K. FrankExamples of orchestration in a Sentence
the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests
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The bulk of the work consists of operational tasks such as change management, people management, process reengineering, and orchestration of a cross-functional team.
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The ensemble performed Bradley Ulrich’s arrangement, based on Maurice Ravel’s famous orchestration.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Music director Eggington has reimagined many of the vocal solos into four-part harmonies, with fresh orchestrations for different instruments like the violin and upright bass.
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Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The ensemble performed Bradley Ulrich’s arrangement, based on Maurice Ravel’s famous orchestration.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 July 2025
Music director Eggington has reimagined many of the vocal solos into four-part harmonies, with fresh orchestrations for different instruments like the violin and upright bass.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
The kill chain that Anduril imagines requires rapid, intricate orchestration of satellites and sensors for reconnaissance, data collection, and targeting.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for orchestration
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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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