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instrumentation

[in-struh-men-tey-shuh n]
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noun

the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.
the list of instruments for which a composition is scored.
the use of, or work done by, instruments.
instrumental agency; instrumentality.
the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

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RELATED WORDS

instrument, apparatus, fashion, process, agent, course, manner, measure, gimmick, avenue, auspices, paraphernalia, agency, system, mechanism, equipment, tactic, vehicle, intermediary, channel

Nearby words

  1. instrumentalism,
  2. instrumentalist,
  3. instrumentality,
  4. instrumentally,
  5. instrumentarium,
  6. instrumented,
  7. insubordinate,
  8. insubordination,
  9. insubstantial,
  10. insubstantiality

Origin of instrumentation

1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation
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British Dictionary definitions for instrumentation

instrumentation

noun

the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement
the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration
the study of the characteristics of musical instruments
the use of instruments or tools
means; agency
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Word Origin and History for instrumentation

instrumentation

n.

"composition and arrangement of music for instruments," 1845, from French instrumentation, from instrument (see instrument + -ation).

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