orchestration
Americannoun
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the composition or arrangement of music for performance by a band or orchestra, or the music so composed or arranged.
Holst's iconic musical portrayal of the planets and their astrological significance delights audiences with its rich orchestration and memorable melodies.
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the instruments used in such a composition or arrangement; instrumentation.
Handel's original orchestration was for strings and continuo with occasional trumpets and drums.
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the plans or planning necessary to arrange something or cause something to happen.
The book chronicles the Empress Dowager’s selection as a concubine and her orchestration of the coup that made her the de facto ruler of China.
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Computers. an automated series of processes to configure, coordinate, or manage computer systems, data, or software.
A successful cloud strategy requires orchestration of on-demand provisioning processes and coordination of cloud resources.
Other Word Forms
- reorchestration noun
Etymology
Origin of orchestration
First recorded in 1830–40; orchestrat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )
Example Sentences
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ServiceNow is being proactive about engaging and integrating AI, but the analysts didn’t hear strong customer buy-in for using the software for agentic AI orchestration.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Its advent signals that the orchestration layer commanded by agentic systems is maturing faster than expected.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Seeing all nine different angles unspool in “Sueño Perro” provides a new understanding of the moment’s challenging orchestration.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
Mr. Schlosberg conducted from the keyboard; his orchestration for three winds, three strings and harp had his usual flair for exactly the right instrument and texture at the right time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
He was, however, distinctive for his sense that the mobilization of these resources required abiding management and strategic orchestration at the national level.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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