orchestration

or·ches·tra·tion | \ ˌȯr-kə-ˈstrā-shən

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Definition of orchestration

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

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Examples of orchestration in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web Now think of the feather floating in the air to the gentle orchestrations at the start of Forrest Gump. — Mara Reinstein, Billboard, "Alan Silvestri on Challenges of Scoring 'Avengers: Endgame,' 'Forrest Gump' & 'Back to the Future' Musical," 30 Oct. 2019 As Cole and Boyles discussed in the pre-concert talk, there are some tweaks to the orchestration and more noticeable changes in the piano part. — Jessica Rudman, courant.com, "Review: Guest pianist Kevin Cole dazzles on a night of memorable melodies," 13 Oct. 2019 Matthew Lynch’s reduced, nine-instrument orchestration, though sacrificing the original’s colorful effects (and the forgiving cushion of a larger string section), provided efficient accompaniment. — Washington Post, "This production of ‘L’Enfance du Christ’ gets tangled up in current events," 9 Dec. 2019 Comey’s orchestration of the release of their contents helped spark special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia to affect the 2016 election. — Matt Zapotosky, BostonGlobe.com, "Comey violated policies in handling memos on interactions with Trump, inspector general finds," 29 Aug. 2019 Instead, this town suddenly appears from a low, almost menacing angle, and full orchestration kicks in. — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "The Vast of Night is an alien encounter film like no other," 27 Oct. 2019 The idea for the tour is that Goldsberry, her background singers and full band will meet with orchestras all over the country, adding new orchestrations to their favorite songs along the way. — Madeline Mitchell, Cincinnati.com, "'Hamilton' star calls CSO 'one of the most amazing orchestras in the world'," 13 Sep. 2019 Comey's orchestration of the release of their contents helped spark special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible coordination between the Trump campaign and Russia to affect the 2016 election. — Matt Zapotosky, Anchorage Daily News, "Comey violated policies in handling memos on interactions with Trump, inspector general finds," 30 Aug. 2019 For starters, the richness and opulence of Strauss’ orchestration easily can sound overbearing, and indeed did in a few instances on this occasion. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "CSO review: Conductor David Afkham at his best in Brahms," 25 Oct. 2019

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6 Jan 2020

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“Orchestration.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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