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

The show won eight Tony Awards, including two for Sheik, for the score — shared with the musical’s book and lyrics writer, Steven Sater — and for orchestrations. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Spring Awakening, based on the 1891 German play by Frank Wedekind about teenagers discovering their sexuality, won Tonys for best orchestration, best original score and best musical and a Grammy for best musical theater album. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Sheik won best orchestrations and best original musical score. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Based on a 1906 German expressionist play by Frank Wedekind, Spring Awakening would transfer to Broadway and win two Tony Awards for Sheik’s original score and orchestrations. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Sep. 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