Orchestrationthe skill of assigning musical parts to different instruments can mean writing music for an orchestraa large group of musicians playing instruments together, the finished musical arrangementa written version of a piece of music for performers itself, or the careful planning of events to create a strong effect.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɔːr.kəˈstreɪ.ʃən/
Easy pronunciation: or-kuh-STRAY-shun (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress on the third syllable: STRAY.
Music sense: the act of arranging music for an orchestra and assigning parts to instruments.
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Orchestration Meaning
Writing music so an orchestra can play it.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to different instruments.
Example: She studied orchestration to learn how to write for strings, brass, and woodwinds.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- instrumentation — Used in music for the assigning of parts to instruments.
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Other Meanings of Orchestration
Meaning 2
The orchestral version of a musical piece.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band.
Example: The new orchestration gave the old song a richer sound.
Meaning 3
Careful planning that makes things happen in a powerful way.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An arrangement of events that attempts to achieve a maximum effect.
Example: The campaign’s orchestration behind the scenes surprised everyone.
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Orchestration Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- instrumentation
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use orchestration to mean any kind of organization, but in English it often suggests careful planning with a deliberate effect.
- Do not confuse orchestration in music with orchestration in politics, business, or other events; they are related but different senses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does orchestration mean?
Orchestration can mean writing music for an orchestra, the finished orchestral arrangement, or the careful planning of events to produce a strong effect.
What is the synonym of orchestration?
In the music sense, a close synonym is instrumentation. In the event-planning sense, there is no single exact synonym in the supplied data.
Is orchestration only a music word?
No. It is often used in music, but it can also describe the deliberate arrangement of events or actions for effect.
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