Arrangement
An adaptation of a musical composition for different instruments or voices than originally intended
Category
composition
Pronunciation
ah-RAYNJ-ment
Origin
English
Length
95 words · 1 min read
About Arrangement
An arrangement re-imagines a piece for new forces — an orchestra piece arranged for piano, a pop song arranged for choir. Good arrangements respect the original while exploiting the unique capabilities of the new medium.
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