INSTRUMENTATION
instrumentation
(noun) the act of providing or using the instruments needed for some implementation
orchestration, instrumentation
(noun) the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra and assigning parts to the different musical instruments
instrumentality, instrumentation
(noun) an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
instrumentation
(noun) the instruments called for in a musical score or arrangement for a band or orchestra
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
instrumentation (countable and uncountable, plural instrumentations)
The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments
The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.
The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance
On a vehicle, dashboard gauges monitoring engine functions and performance, along with other essential functions.
Source: Wiktionary
In`stru*men*ta"tion, n.
1. The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or
combination of instruments; means; agency.
Otherwise we have no sufficient instrumentation for our human use or
handling of so great a fact. H. Bushnell.
2. (Mus.)
(a) The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a
number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental
composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.
(b) The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments;
performance; as, his instrumentation is perfect.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition