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

On Marcriá, RaiNao expands her range, threading her island’s bomba and plena music through bassy reggaeton beats and orchestration. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026

His role at tribal council has gone from observer to Phil Donahue-style orchestration to, this season, frequently making arguments on behalf of players. —Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026

Deployment and orchestration are starkly different. —Noah Barsky, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

The new production was directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Lorin Latarro with original orchestrations by Anders Eljas, orchestrations by Anders Eljas and Brian Usifer and music supervision by Brian Usifer. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 May 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