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instrumentation

[ in-struh-men-tey-shuhn ]

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noun

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.
instrumental agency; instrumentality.
the science of developing, manufacturing, and utilizing instruments, especially those used in science and industry.

instrumentation

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noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of instrumentation¹

1835–45; instrument (v.) + -ation

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Where there was an urgency and climactic intensity to TV on the Radio tracks, “Thee Black Boltz” revels in more space for introspection in the instrumentation and lyrics, whimsy and emotional candour.

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With its live instrumentation, intricate costuming, hundreds of dancers and massive set pieces, the show stands in handcrafted defiance.

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With a high, crystal-clear voice, Flack excelled on simple ballads backed by minimal instrumentation.

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“Windblown ash particles may be too large to be detected by air quality instrumentation and will not influence Air Quality Index levels,” the advisory stated.

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“It was so different and that instrumentation is very unusual.”

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