# arranger

/ɝˈeɪndʒɝ/ (US) · /ɐɹˈeɪndʒɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/arranger
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

a person who organizes something or changes music so it fits certain voices or instruments.

For teachers: a person who organizes or adapts something for a particular setting, most often a musical work reshaped for specific voices, instruments, or ensembles.

## Examples

- The arranger changes the song for the choir.
- The arranger turned the pop song into a string piece for the wedding ceremony.
- The arranger preserved the folk melody while adding brass harmonies that gave the old tune a bold, modern energy.

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