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 his marimba portion is just the melody parts of each song, he will be accompanied by pre-recorded instrumental tracks in order to fully present each orchestration. —Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026

The production will feature new orchestrations by Sam Davis (Death Becomes Her, New York, New York) and scenic design by Jason Sherwood (Emmy Award winner for The Academy Awards). —Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026

Job roles are beginning to include responsibility for agent orchestration. —Norbert Jung, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025

Chu and Schwartz also chose to strip away the orchestration that had been written to start off the song. —Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 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