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View synonyms for orchestration
orchestration
[ awr-kuh-strey-shuhn ]
noun
- the composition or arrangement of music for performance by a band or orchestra, or the music so composed or arranged:
Holst's iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance delights audiences with its rich orchestration and memorable melodies.
- the instruments used in such a composition or arrangement; instrumentation:
Handel's original orchestration was for strings and continuo with occasional trumpets and drums.
- the plans or planning necessary to arrange something or cause something to happen:
The book chronicles the Empress Dowager’s selection as a concubine and her orchestration of the coup that made her the de facto ruler of China.
- Computers. an automated series of processes to configure, coordinate, or manage computer systems, data, or software:
A successful cloud strategy requires orchestration of on-demand provisioning processes and coordination of cloud resources.
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- re·or·ches·tra·tion noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of orchestration1
First recorded in 1830–40; orchestrat(e) ( def ) + -ion ( def )
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