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orchestrated

orchestrated

4.9
Arranged for a group of instruments like a symphony orchestra
  • adjective
  • /ɔrˈkɛstrəˌteɪtɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : orquestado
  • The concert included selections that were orchestrated to create a rich, layered sound.

Like there was really amazing creativity in it, like it sounds like, but it was really well done and well orchestrated and thought out and interesting at the top.

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Examples

  • The symphony was beautifully orchestrated, highlighting the talents of each musician.

  • Her performance featured a piece that was specifically orchestrated for a full orchestra.

  • This may look like chaos, but it is actually an orchestrated clay ballet.

  • Like there was really amazing creativity in it, like it sounds like, but it was really well done and well orchestrated and thought out and interesting at the top.

Synonyms

orchestral
vsorchestrated
18 5.3

Relating to music written to be played by a large group of instruments like strings and brass

is specifically arranged for performance by an orchestra

How Orchestrated

orchestrated
  • Specialized
4.9
arranged
1.6
unaccompanied
  • Specialized
1 5.5

Surface Forms

orchestrated positive

Morphology

orchestrated = orchestrate (transparent) = orchestrate + ed

Regular past-participle/adjectival formation from the verb 'orchestrate'; meaning 'arranged for performance by an orchestra' is directly derived.

Etymology

Orchestrated comes from the word orchestra, which originally meant 'a place for dancing' and later the group of musicians who play together. So when music is orchestrated, it is carefully arranged for an orchestra of many instruments.