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

Salespeople then manage customer discussions and orchestration across a portfolio of opportunities. —Anu Madgavkar, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2025

The events are conducted by James Lowe, who along with Corgan created new arrangements and orchestrations for the run. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2025

The lush orchestrations of Schwartz’s tunes give the movie expansive aural dimensions to match its visuals, and the use of underscoring is superb, picking up musical themes that nod back to the previous film. —David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025

The show’s creative team is loaded with Tony winners including a score by Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, a book by Terrence McNally and original orchestrations by William David Brohn. —Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 6 Nov. 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