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



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