instrumentation

[ in-struh-men-tey-shuh n ]

/ ˌɪn strə mɛnˈteɪ ʃən /

the arranging of music for instruments, especially for an orchestra.

the list of instruments for which a composition is scored.

the use of, or work done by, instruments.

the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

Origin of instrumentation

1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation

But each time, we change the instrumentation very drastically.

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The band sounds more mature, like a fuzzier T. Rex, and the instrumentation here is awe-inspiring.

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The airs are fresh and pleasing, the choruses large and noble, the instrumentation solid and rich, the music is carefully written.

Men's Wives |William Makepeace Thackeray
Some parts show an increased knowledge of instrumentation, and seem to bear the impress of a firmer hand.

Autobiographical Reminiscences with Family Letters and Notes on Music |Charles Gounod

The instrumentation, also, though quite in the Mozart style has nevertheless, some original characteristics.

Louis Spohr's Autobiography |Louis Spohr
The instrument engineer examines a job to be done and then designs the instrumentation to do it.

Careers in Atomic Energy |Loyce McIlhenny
"Just your instrumentation," he explained to the appalled red-headed man.

The Pirates of Ersatz |Murray Leinster

instrumentation

/ (ˌɪnstrəmɛnˈteɪʃən) /

the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement

the arrangement of a piece of music for an orchestra; orchestration

the study of the characteristics of musical instruments

the use of instruments or tools

means; agency