instrumentation

American  

[in-struh-men-tey-shuhn] / ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.

2. the list of instruments for which a composition is scored.

3. the use of, or work done by, instruments.

4. instrumental agency; instrumentality.

5. the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

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instrumentation British  

/ ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement

2. the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration

3. the study of the characteristics of musical instruments

4. the use of instruments or tools

5. means; agency

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Etymology

Origin of instrumentation

1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation

Example Sentences

The mixture of digitally warped instrumentation that emphasizes its artificiality and cinematic string arrangements that evoke the melodrama of old Hollywood is pleasingly jarring and disorienting.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Here at Penn State, we have modified instrumentation that allows us to make isotopic measurements on really low abundances of organic compounds like glycine," Baczynski said.

From Science Daily

Not only is there more instrumentation on the mountain today than there was in 1980, the instruments themselves have improved.

From Literature

“When creating potential pop tunes, Forté excels with light-hearted subject matter and instrumentation. However, when the Brooklyn native shifts to gritty themes and backdrops, his appeal diminishes rapidly. Fortunately, his softer selections redeem this album.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was launched in November and can understand musical elements like structure, harmony, instrumentation and lyrics.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apparatus
• instrument