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
L. K. FrankSynonyms
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the trade representatives are working towards an orchestration of the two countries' often competing economic interests
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Once that mystery is solved, the ghost is free to leave the house with a soar of dramatic orchestration.
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The creative team includes Tom Pye (production design), Basil Twist (puppetry design and direction), and Will Stuart, who has created new orchestrations of Joe Hisaishi’s original score.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
This follows Trump's orchestration of the U.S.' 2018 exit from the Iran nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The question is in reference to Shapiro’s viral YouTube review of Wicked — 19 solid minutes of him gushing about the film interspersed with minor gripes about orchestration and Ariana Grande’s performance as Glinda the Good Witch.
—Seth Abramovitch, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Orchestration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchestration. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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