instrumentation

[ in-struh-men-tey-shuhn ]

/ ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

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noun

the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.

the list of instruments for which a composition is scored.

the use of, or work done by, instruments.

instrumental agency; instrumentality.

the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

Origin of instrumentation

1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation

Words nearby instrumentation

instrumentalism, instrumentalist, instrumentality, instrumental learning, instrumentarium, instrumentation, instrumented, instrument flying, instrument landing, instrument panel, in style

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Example sentences from the Web for instrumentation

But each time, we change the instrumentation very drastically.
Meet Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood’s Master Composer|Andrew Romano|February 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The band sounds more mature, like a fuzzier T. Rex, and the instrumentation here is awe-inspiring.
Best Music Albums of 2011: The Weeknd, Drake, Britney Spears, and More|Marlow Stern|December 31, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The airs are fresh and pleasing, the choruses large and noble, the instrumentation solid and rich, the music is carefully written.
Men's Wives|William Makepeace Thackeray
Some parts show an increased knowledge of instrumentation, and seem to bear the impress of a firmer hand.
Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music|Charles Gounod

The instrumentation, also, though quite in the Mozart style has nevertheless, some original characteristics.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography|Louis Spohr
The instrument engineer examines a job to be done and then designs the instrumentation to do it.
Careers in Atomic Energy|Loyce McIlhenny
"Just your instrumentation," he explained to the appalled red-headed man.
The Pirates of Ersatz|Murray Leinster

British Dictionary definitions for instrumentation

instrumentation

/ (ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən) /

noun

the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement

the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration

the study of the characteristics of musical instruments

the use of instruments or tools

means; agency

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单词	instrumentation
释义	instrumentation [ in-struh-men-tey-shuhn ] / ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR instrumentation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra. the list of instruments for which a composition is scored. the use of, or work done by, instruments. instrumental agency; instrumentality. the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry. Origin of instrumentation 1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation Words nearby instrumentation instrumentalism, instrumentalist, instrumentality, instrumental learning, instrumentarium, instrumentation, instrumented, instrument flying, instrument landing, instrument panel, in style Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for instrumentation But each time, we change the instrumentation very drastically. Meet Alexandre Desplat, Hollywood’s Master Composer\|Andrew Romano\|February 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The band sounds more mature, like a fuzzier T. Rex, and the instrumentation here is awe-inspiring. Best Music Albums of 2011: The Weeknd, Drake, Britney Spears, and More\|Marlow Stern\|December 31, 2011\|DAILY BEAST The airs are fresh and pleasing, the choruses large and noble, the instrumentation solid and rich, the music is carefully written. Men's Wives\|William Makepeace Thackeray Some parts show an increased knowledge of instrumentation, and seem to bear the impress of a firmer hand. Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music\|Charles Gounod The instrumentation, also, though quite in the Mozart style has nevertheless, some original characteristics. Louis Spohr's Autobiography\|Louis Spohr The instrument engineer examines a job to be done and then designs the instrumentation to do it. Careers in Atomic Energy\|Loyce McIlhenny "Just your instrumentation," he explained to the appalled red-headed man. The Pirates of Ersatz\|Murray Leinster British Dictionary definitions for instrumentation instrumentation / (ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən) / noun the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration the study of the characteristics of musical instruments the use of instruments or tools means; agency Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to instrumentation instrument, apparatus, fashion, process, agent, course, manner, measure, gimmick, avenue, auspices, paraphernalia, agency, system, mechanism, equipment, tactic, vehicle, intermediary, channel
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instrumentation

noun

Origin of instrumentation

Words nearby instrumentation

Example sentences from the Web for instrumentation

British Dictionary definitions for instrumentation

noun

Words related to instrumentation