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

While independent reviews have dismissed claims of FBI orchestration, Patel’s criticism of Wray keeps pressure on the bureau, and his contradictory comments to Trump's regarding January 6 highlight divisions within the Republican Party over how to interpret the events at the Capitol. —Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025

Guitar orchestrations and solos started brewing. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2025

Why Industry Standards Matter As Wi-Fi 7, private 5G open roaming and edge-native orchestration mature, enterprises need partners that shape—not just follow—industry standards. —Lori Thomas, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Terry Callier, who worked a lot with the producer Charles Stepney, who also did Minnie Riperton’s music—that kind of early-era American, very sophisticated orchestration. —Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 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