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noun
The arrangement of music for performance by an orchestra.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
A composition that has been orchestrated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
The control of diverse elements.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, uncountable
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noun
The automated arrangement, coordination, and management of computer systems, middleware, and services.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: instrumentation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: arrangement, arranging, transcription
noun
an arrangement of events that attempts to achieve a maximum effect
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: arrangement, arranging, transcription
noun
an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: none provided
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Broader terms: musical arrangement, arrangement
History
From French orchestration. Equivalent to orchestrate + -ion.
Across languages
16 source translations are retained for this English entry.
