instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən 
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments especially for a band or orchestra
2
: the use or application of instruments (as for observation, measurement, or control)
3
: instruments for a particular purpose
also
: a selection or arrangement of instruments
Examples of instrumentation in a Sentence
There was a problem with the airplane's instrumentation.
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On orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the Pill delivers a rich and bright sound signature that adds a little depth to the lower-register instrumentation.
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PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The uneasy teammates squabble and tussle, eventually falling through the floor, all while set to the wild instrumentations of gypsy punk.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 June 2024
According to Brooke, landers used in previous, unrelated projects sometimes suffered from early instrumentation failure or were unable to withstand the depths.
—Robin Catalano, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2024
The acoustic guitar plays through naturally, while the various other instrumentation rings out subtly and cleanly.
—Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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PCMAG, 25 June 2024
The uneasy teammates squabble and tussle, eventually falling through the floor, all while set to the wild instrumentations of gypsy punk.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 June 2024
According to Brooke, landers used in previous, unrelated projects sometimes suffered from early instrumentation failure or were unable to withstand the depths.
—Robin Catalano, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2024
The acoustic guitar plays through naturally, while the various other instrumentation rings out subtly and cleanly.
—Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 5 June 2024
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“Instrumentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instrumentation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən
-ˌmen-
1
: the arrangement or composition of music for instruments
2
: instruments for a particular purpose
the instrumentation of an aircraft
Medical Definition
instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
ˌin(t)-strə-mən-ˈtā-shən, -ˌmen-
: a use of or operation with instruments
especially
: the use of one or more instruments in treating a patient (as in the passing of a cystoscope)
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