orchestration
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːrkɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definition
The arrangement or scoring of music for performance by an orchestra.
Examples
The composer's brilliant orchestration made the simple folk tune sound like a grand epic.
Students in the composition class are learning the basics of orchestration to better understand instrument ranges.
Critics praised the film's score for its lush, cinematic orchestration.
How to Use orchestration
- orchestration of (collocation)
- the act of organizing or arranging something — "The orchestration of the event was flawless."
Synonyms of orchestration
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