orchestrationn.

Brit.

/ˌɔːkᵻˈstreɪʃn/,

/ˌɔːkɛˈstreɪʃn/, U.S.

/ˌɔrkəˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

Origin: Probably of multiple origins. Probably partly a borrowing from French. Probably partly formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: French orchestration ; orchestrate v., -ation suffix.

Etymology: Probably originally < French orchestration (1836 in sense 1, 1870 in sense 2) < orchestre orchestre n. + -ation -ation suffix; in later use probably independently < orchestrate v. + -ation suffix.

1. The action or art of composing or arranging music for an orchestra; the style in which a piece of music is orchestrated; instrumentation of orchestral music.

ΘΚΠ

society > leisure > the arts > music > composing music > [noun] > orchestration

scoring1786

instrumentation1818

instrumentalism1830

orchestration1838

rescoring1874

symphonization1932

1838 Gloucs. Chron. 15 Sept. Although, in the days of Handel, instrumental music was in its infancy, and the colouring and chiaro-scuro orchestration but little known, there is still a power of mind, simple and mystical sublimity about most of his instrumental effusions.

1849 Amer. Rev. Jan. 48/1 Similar effects of orchestration are to be occasionally found in the works of earlier masters, as in..Handel's Israel in Egypt.

1864 Reader 17 Sept. 364 The reveries of Lorenzo and Jessica are set to soft dreamy strains, with orchestration of no less delicate texture.

1889 Athenæum 5 June 10/2 No master of orchestration has had a clearer insight into the individual character and colour of each instrument.

1929 Melody Maker Feb. 163/3 The first chorus, verse and second chorus showed the usual Whiteman perfection of orchestration.

1974 Gramophone Nov. 870/3 In Amphion it has..a reduced orchestration for two violins and continuo.

1994 Vox July 121/1 Rap and funk fuse with bhangra, African chants and classical Indian orchestration.

2. figurative. Harmonious combination; (also) organization or management of an event, plan, situation, etc.

ΘΚΠ

the world > relative properties > order > [noun] > orderly combination

co-ordination1605

orchestration1880

the world > relative properties > order > [noun] > putting in order > putting in orderly combination

co-ordination1846

orchestration1880

1880 N. Amer. Rev. May 517 The setting of exquisite natural scenery, a background of life, insect, animal and human, making a kind of subdued orchestration.

1897 E. Dowden Hist. Fr. Lit. 378 His soul echoed orchestrally the orchestrations of nature and of humanity.

1900 G. Iles Flame, Electr. & Camera 252 A new orchestration of inquiry is possible by means of the instruments created for him by the electrician.

1936 Ess. & Stud. 21 150 The Wreck of the Deutschland has a completeness, an intellectual and emotional unity, a subtlety and variety of verbal orchestration which are unique.

1966 Economist 2 Apr. 17/2 What is required is the orchestration of the western countries' common interest in reaching an arrangement with Russia.

1975 Country Life 16 Jan. 139/2 Braque..achieved a marvellous orchestration of colours and forms.

1991 S. Faludi Backlash Introd. p. xxii In fact, the lack of orchestration, the absence of a single string-puller, only makes it harder to see—and perhaps more effective.

3. U.S. slang. An overcoat. rare.

ΘΚΠ

the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > coat > types of > overcoat

greatcoat1647

out-coat1684

wide coat1698

big coat1720

overcoat1802

trusty1804

jemmy1836

reefer1870

bridge coat1915

orchestration1939

lead sheet1942

1939 C. Calloway New Cab Calloway's Cat-ologue Orchestration, an overcoat.

1944 D. Burley Orig. Handbk. Harlem Jive 144/2 Orchestration, an overcoat.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2004; most recently modified version published online June 2022).

单词	orchestration
释义	orchestrationn. Brit. /ˌɔːkᵻˈstreɪʃn/, /ˌɔːkɛˈstreɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌɔrkəˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/ Origin: Probably of multiple origins. Probably partly a borrowing from French. Probably partly formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: French orchestration ; orchestrate v., -ation suffix. Etymology: Probably originally < French orchestration (1836 in sense 1, 1870 in sense 2) < orchestre orchestre n. + -ation -ation suffix; in later use probably independently < orchestrate v. + -ation suffix. 1. The action or art of composing or arranging music for an orchestra; the style in which a piece of music is orchestrated; instrumentation of orchestral music. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > music > composing music > [noun] > orchestration scoring1786 instrumentation1818 instrumentalism1830 orchestration1838 rescoring1874 symphonization1932 1838 Gloucs. Chron. 15 Sept. Although, in the days of Handel, instrumental music was in its infancy, and the colouring and chiaro-scuro orchestration but little known, there is still a power of mind, simple and mystical sublimity about most of his instrumental effusions. 1849 Amer. Rev. Jan. 48/1 Similar effects of orchestration are to be occasionally found in the works of earlier masters, as in..Handel's Israel in Egypt. 1864 Reader 17 Sept. 364 The reveries of Lorenzo and Jessica are set to soft dreamy strains, with orchestration of no less delicate texture. 1889 Athenæum 5 June 10/2 No master of orchestration has had a clearer insight into the individual character and colour of each instrument. 1929 Melody Maker Feb. 163/3 The first chorus, verse and second chorus showed the usual Whiteman perfection of orchestration. 1974 Gramophone Nov. 870/3 In Amphion it has..a reduced orchestration for two violins and continuo. 1994 Vox July 121/1 Rap and funk fuse with bhangra, African chants and classical Indian orchestration. 2. figurative. Harmonious combination; (also) organization or management of an event, plan, situation, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > order > [noun] > orderly combination co-ordination1605 orchestration1880 the world > relative properties > order > [noun] > putting in order > putting in orderly combination co-ordination1846 orchestration1880 1880 N. Amer. Rev. May 517 The setting of exquisite natural scenery, a background of life, insect, animal and human, making a kind of subdued orchestration. 1897 E. Dowden Hist. Fr. Lit. 378 His soul echoed orchestrally the orchestrations of nature and of humanity. 1900 G. Iles Flame, Electr. & Camera 252 A new orchestration of inquiry is possible by means of the instruments created for him by the electrician. 1936 Ess. & Stud. 21 150 The Wreck of the Deutschland has a completeness, an intellectual and emotional unity, a subtlety and variety of verbal orchestration which are unique. 1966 Economist 2 Apr. 17/2 What is required is the orchestration of the western countries' common interest in reaching an arrangement with Russia. 1975 Country Life 16 Jan. 139/2 Braque..achieved a marvellous orchestration of colours and forms. 1991 S. Faludi Backlash Introd. p. xxii In fact, the lack of orchestration, the absence of a single string-puller, only makes it harder to see—and perhaps more effective. 3. U.S. slang. An overcoat. rare. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for body or trunk (and limbs) > [noun] > coat > types of > overcoat greatcoat1647 out-coat1684 wide coat1698 big coat1720 overcoat1802 trusty1804 jemmy1836 reefer1870 bridge coat1915 orchestration1939 lead sheet1942 1939 C. Calloway New Cab Calloway's Cat-ologue Orchestration, an overcoat. 1944 D. Burley Orig. Handbk. Harlem Jive 144/2 Orchestration, an overcoat. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2004; most recently modified version published online June 2022). < n.1838
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