— orchestration , n. — orchestrator, orchestrater , n.
/awr"keuh strayt'/ , v.t., v.i., orchestrated, orchestrating .
1. to compose or arrange (music) for performance by an orchestra.
2. to arrange or manipulate, esp. by means of clever or thorough planning or maneuvering: to orchestrate a profitable trade agreement.
[ 1875-80; orchestr ( er ) (deriv. of orchestre ORCHESTRA) + -ATE 1 ]