instrumentation

Meaning

Noun

• The act of using or adapting as an instrument; a series or combination of instruments
• The arrangement of a musical composition for performance by a number of different instruments; orchestration; instrumental composition; composition for an orchestra or military band.
• The act or manner of playing upon musical instruments; performance
• On a vehicle, dashboard gauges monitoring engine functions and performance, along with other essential functions.

Origin

• instrument + -ation