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

In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation. —Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

The show features live orchestration of Hisaishi’s iconic score and artwork by Studio Ghibli’s Toshio Suzuki. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025

Appian, a platform for process orchestration, automation, and intelligence, appointed Vicky Nisbet as SVP of sales, UK and EMEA. —Sara Braun, Fortune, 3 July 2025

Braxton shares an aching need to be vulnerable only to realize by album’s end that such unions can result in horrible betrayal, her words of lament surrounded by swelling, lush orchestration. —Clarence A. Haynes july 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 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