instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra

2

: the use or application of instruments (as for observation, measurement, or control)

3

: instruments for a particular purpose

also : a selection or arrangement of instruments

Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence

There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.

Recent Examples on the Web

The acoustic guitar plays through naturally, while the various other instrumentation rings out subtly and cleanly. —Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 5 June 2024

The first is the Three Mile Island accident, which occurred in 1979 and was caused by deficient control room instrumentation and inadequate training on emergency procedures. —Dj Nordquist, Foreign Affairs, 12 Jan. 2023

Four of the students shared their voices through song, instrumentation and Ted Talk presentations. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024

Sultry and sleek, the modern pop instrumentation behind Turner’s powerhouse vocals still thrills. —Peter Larsen, Orange County Register, 29 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments

2

: instruments for a particular purpose

the instrumentation of an aircraft

Medical Definition

instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- 

: a use of or operation with instruments

especially : the use of one or more instruments in treating a patient (as in the passing of a cystoscope)