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
L. K. FrankExamples of orchestration in a Sentence
the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests
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Figuring out the shape of the world and where to slot the music gave Yorke—credited with orchestrations on the project—sleepless nights during pre-production.
—Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 8 May 2025
With the right systems in place, brands can move from batch production to real-time content orchestration across markets, channels and formats.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Schreier offered three key musical references: the emotionally resonant orchestration of The Hudsucker Proxy, the tense bank robbery scene from Heat, and Dumbledore’s death scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
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Daniel Dylan Wray, Pitchfork, 8 May 2025
With the right systems in place, brands can move from batch production to real-time content orchestration across markets, channels and formats.
—Gully Flowers, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Schreier offered three key musical references: the emotionally resonant orchestration of The Hudsucker Proxy, the tense bank robbery scene from Heat, and Dumbledore’s death scene in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
The weak point for Dead Outlaw looks to be over in orchestrations, where Maybe Happy Ending and Buena Vista have a presence alongside Just in Time, Floyd Collins, and Sir ALW, but there was no room for Outlaw’s wild western rock.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 1 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for orchestration
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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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