instrumentation
[ in-struh-men-tey-shuh n ]
/ ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /
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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instrumentation
/ (ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən) /
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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