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orchestrate

Pronunciation: /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə.stɹeɪt/

The English word “orchestrate” has 3 meanings listed here.

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

Etymology

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

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