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

• balance
• coherence
• concinnity
• consonance
• consonancy
• harmony
• proportion
• symmetry
• symphony
• unity

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

Participatory art has always had to contend with risks in its orchestration and its reception—a function of its character bridging (or confronting) various publics. —Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025

Seek out a solution that offers strong APIs and real-time orchestration. —Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

This resource-aware orchestration prevents inefficiencies and optimizes performance. —Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025

The orchestrations promise to present Parton's music at an appropriately grand scale, befitting of Music City royalty. —Adam Tamburin, Axios, 21 Feb. 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