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orchestration

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˌɔɹkəˈstɹeɪʃən// UK //ˌɔːkɪstɹˈeɪʃən// or·ches·tra·tion

n. the way a piece of music is written for a group of instruments. It can also mean the careful planning of a complex event or system.

n. the art of arranging a musical composition for performance by an orchestra; by extension, the systematic coordination of complex components or events.


SIMPLE

The orchestration of the symphony is very complex.

CONTEXTUAL

The success of the software update depended on the careful orchestration of server maintenance and user notifications.

COMPLEX

While the melody remains simple, the sophisticated orchestration of the strings and woodwinds creates a rich, layered texture that defines the piece's emotional depth.

Synonyms
Origin

From French orchestration. Equivalent to orchestrate + -ion.

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