orchestration

noun

or·​ches·​tra·​tion ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən How to pronounce orchestration (audio)
Synonyms of orchestrationnext
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
orchestrational adjective

Examples 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 pit orchestra of 14 under music director and conductor Jonathan Marro’s handling, does justice to Robert Russell Bennett’s original and still gorgeous orchestrations. Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026 Fiverr Pro has witnessed a massive spike in demand for people with skills in AI development and workflow orchestration tools. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026 The same logic explains why nearly every large vendor, from application suites to orchestration players, is now racing for the same runtime governance position. Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Unsurprisingly for a game that is so akin to music in its synchronicity and orchestration, fans express themselves through songs and chants. Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for orchestration

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of orchestration was in 1849

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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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