instrumentation

  1. Noun.  The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments; means; agency.
  2. Noun.  The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.
  3. Noun.  The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance; as, his instrumentation is perfect.
  4. Noun.  On a vehicle, dashboard gauges monitoring engine functions and performance, along with other essential functions.

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