orchestrate

[awr-kuh-streyt] /ˈɔr kəˌstreɪt/

verb (used with object), verb (used without object), orchestrated, orchestrating.

to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.

to arrange or manipulate, especially by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering:

to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.

Origin

1875-80; < French orchestr(er) (derivative of orchestre orchestra) + -ate¹

Related forms

orchestration, noun

orchestrator, orchestrater, noun

overorchestrate, verb, overorchestrated, overorchestrating.

reorchestrate, verb, reorchestrated, reorchestrating.

reorchestration, noun

unorchestrated, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for orchestration

orchestrate

/ˈɔːkɪˌstreɪt/

verb (transitive)

to score or arrange (a piece of music) for orchestra

to arrange, organize, or build up for special or maximum effect

Derived Forms

orchestration, noun
orchestrator, noun

Word Origin and History for orchestration

1840, from French orchestration or else a native noun of action from orchestrate.

orchestrate

"to compose or arrange (music) for an orchestra," 1855, back-formation from orchestration. The figurative sense is attested from 1883. Related: Orchestrated; orchestrating.