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automated coordination of multiple systems or services
In more detail
1. (noun) the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra
2. (noun) the skillful planning and coordination of complex activities or events
Examples
- 1. The orchestration of the symphony was so beautiful that the audience was moved to tears.
- 2. The orchestration of the company's marketing campaign required months of careful planning.
How to use orchestration
Orchestration can refer literally to music arrangement but is more commonly used metaphorically in business and political contexts to describe the skillful coordination of multiple elements toward a goal. It implies deliberate planning, sophistication, and often some subtlety in how things are arranged. The metaphorical sense suggests behind-the-scenes planning that may not be immediately obvious.
Common phrases
- orchestration of events
- orchestration of resources
- careful orchestration
- musical orchestration
- orchestration of a campaign
Synonyms
arrangement · coordination · organization · composition · management
Word family
orchestrate (verb) · orchestral (adjective) · orchestra (noun) · orchestrator (noun)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use orchestration when a simpler word like 'organization' or 'coordination' would be more appropriate; orchestration carries connotations of complexity and skillfulness that not all planning efforts warrant.
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