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

orchestrational

ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-sh(ə-)nəl 

adjective

Synonyms

• balance
• coherence
• concinnity
• consonance
• consonancy
• harmony
• proportion
• symmetry
• symphony
• unity

Examples of orchestration in a Sentence

the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests

Recent Examples on the Web

That's where orchestration comes in: the process of managing how AI tools, models and integrations work together seamlessly to meet business goals. —Sean White, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

Into the 1980s, Clausen would go on to do orchestrations for such feature films as Airplane II: The Sequel, Mr. Mom, Splash, The Last Starfighter, Weird Science, Wise Guys, The Naked Gun and its first sequel Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and the Dave Chappelle starrer Half Baked. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 30 May 2025

The jazzy orchestration and new take on the character of Mabel in particular stood out to her. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 29 May 2025

The Role Of Governance Agent orchestration is just the start. —Don Schuerman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for orchestration

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation