To arrange
Example: They arranged the music for the school concert carefully.
Definition
"To arrange" in music means to adapt or organize a musical composition, often modifying its structure, instrumentation, or harmonies to suit a particular performance or purpose. It involves carefully planning how the music will be presented, as in arranging the music for a school concert.
Etymology
The verb "to arrange" comes from the French word 'arranger,' which means to put in order or prepare. It entered English in the late 16th century, originally referring to organizing or setting things in order, and later extended to music, where it means preparing a composition for performance.
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"To arrange" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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