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

• symmetry
• harmony
• proportion
• correlation
• balance
• symphony

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

Special mention, too, goes to William David B John’s lush orchestrations and the show’s gorgeous choral work. —Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025

The group’s follow-up, Music from ‘The Elder,’ was a 1982 concept album that added orchestration to the Kiss sound. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025

By combining connectivity, awareness, and real-time orchestration, Flexxbotics’ approach brings manufacturing closer to a continuous, self-optimizing operation. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025

The book was adapted by Susan Soon He Stanton, with music and orchestrations adapted and arranged by Ian Weinberger. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 5 Oct. 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