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

Organizations are increasingly adopting solutions that allow seamless workload orchestration across diverse environments, avoiding vendor lock-in while maximizing resilience. —Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

Beyond his sideline-to-sideline range, all of the pre-snap orchestration runs through him. —Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

However, the orchestrations are far from the most noteworthy element of Emilia Pérez, which leaves room for another contender to slide in. —Nate Jones, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025

As the Biden administration comes to a close, one of its legacies will be kicking off the transformation of the nearly 80-year-old U.S. Air Force under the orchestration of its secretary, Frank Kendall. —Eric Lipton, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined at sense 1