orchestration

noun

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

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

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That inquest centered on McCabe’s orchestration of a leak to the Wall Street Journal of investigative information — specifically, of the fact that the FBI was investigating the Clinton Foundation. — Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, "Why It’s Unlikely the McCabe Grand Jury Voted against Indictment," 14 Sep. 2019 As opposed to a traditional horror score with sweeping orchestrations and a bit of theremin, this show's music relies instead on minimalistic electronic arrangements to further lean into its offbeat ethos. — Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "HBO’s Los Espookys will make you want to be a horror technician, too," 14 June 2019 With the right orchestration, this cycle could have run for months. — Patty Limerick, The Denver Post, "Limerick: We yearn to help after human tragedies, and there is a way," 16 Aug. 2019 The score features orchestrations by Tom Curran with music supervision and vocal arrangements by Joe Beighton. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, "Six, the hit pop musical about Henry VIII's wives, is headed to Broadway," 1 Aug. 2019 The secret sauce lies in our musical orchestration. — Adam Rathe, Town & Country, "Why Moulin Rouge! on Broadway is Not Moulin Rouge! the Movie," 19 Aug. 2019 The late William David Brohn’s orchestrations — inventive, bombastic, with a mind of their own — cry out for constant attention, so that the powerful singers have to fight to be heard, sometimes going red in the face. — Margaret Gray, Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Miss Saigon’ at Pantages, despite its inevitable insensitivities, surprisingly resonates," 25 July 2019 This movements stands as a tour de force of orchestration and tone painting. — Howard Reich, chicagotribune.com, "Orbert Davis’ epic ‘The Chicago River’ returns on DVD and CD," 15 July 2019 The production climaxes when the hum of faraway orchestration drifts into the center and blows through everything in its way. — Randall Roberts, latimes.com, "California Sounds: New music from Amon Tobin, Chelsea Wolfe and Salaam Remi & Terrace Martin," 19 June 2019

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