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

• 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

By combining connectivity, awareness, and real-time orchestration, Flexxbotics’ approach brings manufacturing closer to a continuous, self-optimizing operation. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025

The Broadway creative team will include Lauren Yalango-Grant & Christopher Cree Grant, choreography; Ethan Popp, music supervision; Popp & The Rescues, orchestrations & musical arrangements; and The Rescues, vocal arrangements. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025

Without proper orchestration, your effective output can be zero. —Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025

Breakthrough technology includes work routing algorithms, trust scoring, and sustainability-aware orchestration. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 1 Oct. 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