to reorchestrate
- verb
- /ˌriːˈɔːrkɪstreɪt/
- Specialized
- She reorchestrated the piece to suit the new instruments.
Examples
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After feedback from musicians, she chose to reorchestrate the piece for woodwinds and strings.
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The composer will reorchestrate the symphony for a smaller ensemble.
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The composer decided to reorchestrate the symphony to suit a smaller chamber group.
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They will reorchestrate the musical to give it a more modern sound for the new production.
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The conductor decided to reorchestrate the symphony for a larger ensemble to better showcase the instruments.
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She plans to reorchestrate the original score to include more woodwind instruments for the performance.
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After receiving feedback, the composer will reorchestrate the piece to enhance the harmonies and dynamics.
Synonyms
To move things so they are in a new order
To change a song or other work so it can be performed in a new way
To rewrite music so it can be played on a different instrument
To change a piece of music so different instruments can play it
Antonyms
How Different
Surface Forms
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.