instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra

2

: the use or application of instruments (as for observation, measurement, or control)

3

: instruments for a particular purpose

also : a selection or arrangement of instruments

Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence

There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.

Recent Examples on the Web

On Scrutiny, Stevenson sang in low, menacing, and obscured tones; today, her vocals soar above the instrumentation. —Juan Velasquez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024

Some albums are made for chin-stroking, with deeply complex, intellectually challenging lyrics, song structures, instrumentation and production, creations that deeply stimulate the brain but leave the butt in neutral. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024

The Murano has 2 12.3-inch displays, one for the instrumentation directly in front of the driver and a touchscreen in the center of the dashboard. —Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

Smith laid down the initial recordings, then sent the files to the Lips, who provided the backing instrumentation. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 

-ˌmen-

1

: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments

2

: instruments for a particular purpose

the instrumentation of an aircraft

Medical Definition

instrumentation

noun

in·​stru·​men·​ta·​tion ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen- 

: a use of or operation with instruments

especially : the use of one or more instruments in treating a patient (as in the passing of a cystoscope)