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

The Role Of Governance Agent orchestration is just the start. —Don Schuerman, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025

Wisner was responsible for the military dictatorships and genocide in Guatemala that predictably emerged after his orchestration of the CIA’s overthrow of President Jacobo Arbenz. —Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025

The orchestration — rich, fluid, and glistening with the vaguely exotic plinks of the cimbalom — has the plushness of an antique carpet. —Justin Davidson, Vulture, 13 May 2025

The album is produced by Walter Afanasieff and Peter Asher, with orchestrations provided by William Ross and David Campbell. —Joe Lynch, Billboard, 30 Apr. 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