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to reorchestrate

to reorchestrate

1 8.0
To arrange a piece of music again for different instruments
  • verb
  • /ˌriːˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reorquestar
  • She reorchestrated the piece to suit the new instruments.

Examples

  • After feedback from musicians, she chose to reorchestrate the piece for woodwinds and strings.

  • The composer will reorchestrate the symphony for a smaller ensemble.

  • The composer decided to reorchestrate the symphony to suit a smaller chamber group.

  • They will reorchestrate the musical to give it a more modern sound for the new production.

  • The conductor decided to reorchestrate the symphony for a larger ensemble to better showcase the instruments.

  • She plans to reorchestrate the original score to include more woodwind instruments for the performance.

  • After receiving feedback, the composer will reorchestrate the piece to enhance the harmonies and dynamics.

Synonyms

to rearrange
vsto reorchestrate
48 2.1

To move things so they are in a new order

applies this change especially to music to fit many instruments together
to arrange
vsto reorchestrate
26 4.6

To change a song or other work so it can be performed in a new way

centres on doing that again specifically to suit large instrument groups
to transcribe
vsto reorchestrate
  • Specialized
1 5.1

To rewrite music so it can be played on a different instrument

is used when redoing music mainly to fit many instruments together
to retranscribe
vsto reorchestrate
  • Specialized
7.5

To change a piece of music so different instruments can play it

focuses on redoing music specifically for large groups of instruments

Antonyms

To make something messy or not in the right order

How Different

to rescore
  • Specialized
6.5
to adapt
178 3.2
to arrange
26 4.6
to reorchestrate
  • Specialized
1 8.0

Surface Forms

reorchestrate infinitive
reorchestrated past participle
reorchestrating present participle
reorchestrates third person singular

Morphology

reorchestrate = orchestrate (semi-transparent) = re + orchestra + ate

The meaning is directly built from 'orchestrate' plus 're-' meaning 'again'.

Etymology

The word reorchestrate is made of re- ('again') and orchestrate, which comes from orchestra meaning 'group of instruments'. So, to reorchestrate a piece is to arrange its music for an orchestra again, changing the parts to fit the sound you want.