Orchestrate
(verb)
- Arrange (a piece of music) for performance by an orchestra.
- Arrange or coordinate the elements of (something) so as to produce a desired effect.
Origin:
Early 17th century (in the sense "write or arrange music for an orchestra"): from french orchestrer, from orchestre "orchestra", from greek orkhestra, from orkheisthai "dance in a chorus".
Examples:
- The composer orchestrated the symphony for a full orchestra.
- The concertmaster orchestrated the performance of the piece.
- He orchestrated a campaign to raise money for the new school.
- She orchestrated a surprise party for her husband's birthday.
- The manager orchestrated a merger between the two companies.