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instrumentation

[in-struh-men-tey-shuhn]

in·stru·men·ta·tion

[in-struh-men-tey-shuhn]
noun
1.
the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.
2.
the list of instruments for which a composition is scored.
3.
the use of, or work done by, instruments.
5.
the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

Origin:
1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation
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instrumentation (ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən)
 
n
1.  the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement
2.  the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration
3.  the study of the characteristics of musical instruments
4.  the use of instruments or tools
5.  means; agency

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