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. FrankSynonyms
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
Identity orchestration should provide an authentication facade that works seamlessly with the Microsoft stack.
—Eric Olden, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The crowd is appropriately reverent on this religious holy day as percussionist/composer Ches Smith begins, leading his unclassifiable ensemble Laugh Ash through a maze of scrambled electronics, free-jazz vibraphone, and orchestrations that shift from unnerving to sweet.
—Ryan Reed, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
With live orchestration from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Today, only fragments from the production survive: Eight piano/vocal selections were published, and four orchestrations were preserved in the Library of Congress.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
As much contrast as there is between Simon’s endearingly genuine voice and Shostakovich’s wry sarcasm, an affinity exists between their adventurous orchestration — bristling percussion, slingshot strings, vertiginous climaxes and crashes.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
To a large degree, this is true even with stand-alone security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR).
—David Schiffer, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The score was made to ravish, Zemlinsky being a master of breathtakingly lush orchestration.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
The musical features orchestrations and arrangements by Diaz; music direction by Haley Bennett; scenery by Jason Ardizzone-West; costumes by Toni-Leslie James; and lighting by Scott Zielinksi.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
Eric Olden, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
The crowd is appropriately reverent on this religious holy day as percussionist/composer Ches Smith begins, leading his unclassifiable ensemble Laugh Ash through a maze of scrambled electronics, free-jazz vibraphone, and orchestrations that shift from unnerving to sweet.
—Ryan Reed, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
With live orchestration from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
—The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024
Today, only fragments from the production survive: Eight piano/vocal selections were published, and four orchestrations were preserved in the Library of Congress.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Mar. 2024
As much contrast as there is between Simon’s endearingly genuine voice and Shostakovich’s wry sarcasm, an affinity exists between their adventurous orchestration — bristling percussion, slingshot strings, vertiginous climaxes and crashes.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
To a large degree, this is true even with stand-alone security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR).
—David Schiffer, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
The score was made to ravish, Zemlinsky being a master of breathtakingly lush orchestration.
—Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
The musical features orchestrations and arrangements by Diaz; music direction by Haley Bennett; scenery by Jason Ardizzone-West; costumes by Toni-Leslie James; and lighting by Scott Zielinksi.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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