English Explanatory Dictionary

orchestrate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To arrange or score music for performance by an orchestra.
  2. To compose or arrange orchestral music for a dramatic performance.
  3. To arrange or direct diverse elements to achieve a desired effect

Pronunciation

/ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-orchestrate.wav /ˈɔɹ.kəstˌɹeɪt/

Word forms

orchestrate orchestrates orchestrating orchestrated

Etymology

From orchestra + -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French orchestrer.

Related words

orchestration orchestrator

Derived words

bandstrated disorchestrated misorchestrate orchestrater overorchestrate reorchestrate unorchestrated
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