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

• symmetry
• harmony
• proportion
• correlation
• balance
• symphony

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

Not long ago, these militias’ tendency to bicker was mitigated by the deft orchestration of Soleimani. —Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025

As companies prioritize digitalization, automation and orchestration, procurement is catching up. —Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Despite this remarkable orchestration, even if a single polyp comes out of the hundreds of thousands of bundles a single coral can produce, it’d be considered an evolutionary success. —Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025

So if there are different orchestrations, or if something is shortened, or arrangements are different, then choreography and movement respond to what we’ve been offered. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 12 Aug. 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