To orchestrate
Example: She plans to orchestrate the entire concert this weekend.
Definition
"To orchestrate" means to arrange or organize a musical composition specifically for an orchestra, determining which instruments play which parts. It can also refer to skillfully planning or coordinating complex events or activities, as in managing the details of a concert.
Etymology
The word "to orchestrate" comes from the noun "orchestra," which originates from the Greek word 'orcheisthai,' meaning 'to dance.' The term evolved to describe the area in a theater where musicians perform. "To orchestrate" emerged in the 19th century to describe the act of arranging music for an orchestra, later extending metaphorically to organizing any complex undertaking.
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"To orchestrate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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