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 of orchestration

• 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

More than a decade later, the project has been updated, reworked and rearranged with new electronic elements, new text and fresh orchestrations by Sven Helbig. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

At the same time, new responsibilities are appearing around agents, workflow orchestration, digital performance, access, oversight and the economics of intelligent work. — Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

The performance captures Björk reimagining her catalog through orchestration rather than spectacle, putting her voice, electronics and the contributions of Iceland’s Hamrahlíð Choir at the center. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026

Breaker’s tactical orchestration agent will be integrated into the Australian Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) through the platform’s open architecture, allowing the crew to control teams of autonomous systems by voice. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026

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