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

This vital infrastructure, akin to an airport for an airplane, includes system prompts, workflow orchestration, and safety mechanisms, ensuring AI models operate reliably. —Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Exotic instruments occasionally pop up—melodica, vibraslap, a vicious bass clarinet breakdown from producer Jim Marlowe—but only as accents, not as orchestration. —Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 June 2026

Yet, managing a rotating inventory of physical garments while maintaining a flawless digital experience requires a monumental level of orchestration. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

The area that Billie and I are maybe the most passionate about in terms of orchestration and writing is our harmony. —Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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