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 model must incorporate this complex orchestration of virtual man and machine based on understanding how the Locus System optimizes task allocation. —Steve Banker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Anderson makes that suspension of disbelief easy enough, however, through skillful orchestration of atmospheric and action-ful eye candy. —Dennis Harvey, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025

Participatory art has always had to contend with risks in its orchestration and its reception—a function of its character bridging (or confronting) various publics. —Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025

Seek out a solution that offers strong APIs and real-time orchestration. —Abhi Maheshwari, Forbes, 28 Feb. 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