instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
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Definition of instrumentation
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
For a complete list of open instrumentation and to schedule your audition, visit the website. — Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Audition notices for Milwaukee area theater and music productions (Fall 2019 edition)," 30 Aug. 2019 Though the emphasis was on the electronic side of the dance spectrum, Saturday was not void of live instrumentation. — Althea Legaspi, chicagotribune.com, "North Coast fest review: New venue, new vibe with returning headliners Bassnectar, Major Lazer," 30 Aug. 2019 While measuring flour in your kitchen will remain the same, the new standard makes a world of difference for things like manufacturing car components, developing new drugs, and crafting scientific instrumentation. — Robert Rathe, National Geographic, "The kilogram is forever changed. Here's why that matters.," 20 May 2019 Music for a Summer Evening,’ is roughly based on the same instrumentation. — Myrna Petlicki, chicagotribune.com, "Duo Piano Festival explores unusual compositions," 3 July 2019 With its playful virtuosity and electro-acoustic instrumentation, the band created music that simultaneously evoked America’s pre-urban past and digital future, an utterly singular sound drawing on bluegrass, jazz, funk, Celtic music and far beyond. — Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, "Béla Fleck reunites the Flecktones for quickie tour that’s coming to Oakland," 6 June 2019 Unfortunately, modern instrumentation has been documenting them for only about 70 years, which means our record is patchy at best. — National Geographic, "Solar storms can be even worse if you live near certain rocks," 18 Mar. 2019 The instrumentation used in the new study, however, is faster and able to produce far more complete data. — Bridget Alex, Discover Magazine, "State of Science: Ancient Ice Reveals Insights Into Roman Empire," 1 Jan. 2019 Schwartz insisted on multiplex wiring, rearview TV, electronic instrumentation and ETAK-satellite navigation. — Tony Swan, Popular Mechanics, "A Closer Look at Chevy's Mid-Engine Corvette...From 1988?," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'instrumentation.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for instrumentation
instrumentation
noun
English Language Learners Definition of instrumentation
: a way of writing or arranging music so that it can be performed in a particular style or by particular instruments
: a set of instruments
See the full definition for instrumentation in the English Language Learners Dictionary
instrumentation
noun
in·stru·men·ta·tion
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Medical Definition of instrumentation
: 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)