orchestrate

[awr-kuh-streyt]

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verb (used with or without object), or·ches·trat·ed, or·ches·trat·ing.

to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.

to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering: to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.

Origin of orchestrate

1875–80; < French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra) + -ate¹

Related formsor·ches·tra·tion, nounor·ches·tra·tor, or·ches·trat·er, nouno·ver·or·ches·trate, verb, o·ver·or·ches·trat·ed, o·ver·or·ches·trat·ing.re·or·ches·trate, verb, re·or·ches·trat·ed, re·or·ches·trat·ing.re·or·ches·tra·tion, nounun·or·ches·trat·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for orchestrator

orchestrate

verb (tr)

to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra

to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect

Derived Formsorchestration, nounorchestrator, noun

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Word Origin and History for orchestrator

orchestrate

"to compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra," 1855, back-formation from orchestration. The figurative sense is attested from 1883. Related: Orchestrated; orchestrating.