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

As an integration platform itself, Workato has an interest in pitching orchestration—the coordination of specialized agents—as a solution for some of these business challenges. —Patrick Kulp, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025

La Belleza, Pimienta’s third studio album, is a celebration of Indigenous life and rhythm also laying claim to the majestic orchestration of centuries of art music. —Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

As any traveler will agree, there’s something comforting about returning to a place that is guaranteed to be excellent, especially with the orchestration required when traveling with children. —Amy Louise Bailey, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Well, the part that concerned me most is that there appeared to be an orchestration of giving Putin an opportunity to speak to Trump before President Zelenskyy was on his way to the White House. —CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025

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