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arrangement

noun ar·range·ment \ə-ˈrānj-mənt\

: the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged

: something that is done to prepare or plan for something in the future

: a usually informal agreement

Full Definition of ARRANGEMENT

1
a :  the state of being arranged :  order <everything in neat arrangement>
b :  the act of arranging <the arrangement of the details was quickly accomplished>
2
:  something arranged: as
a :  a preliminary measure :  preparation <travel arrangements>
b :  an adaptation of a musical composition by rescoring
c :  an informal agreement or settlement especially on personal, social, or political matters <arrangements under the new regime>
3
:  something made by arranging parts or things together <a floral arrangement>
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First Known Use of ARRANGEMENT

1690

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with ARRANGEMENT

ARRANGEMENT Defined for Kids

arrangement

noun ar·range·ment \ə-ˈrānj-mənt\

Definition of ARRANGEMENT for Kids

1
:  the act of putting things in order :  the order in which things are put <the arrangement of furniture in a room>
2
:  something made by putting things together and organizing them <a flower arrangement>
3
:  preparation or planning done in advance <Have you made arrangements for the trip?>
4
:  a usually informal agreement <a business arrangement>
5
:  a piece of music written or changed to suit particular voices or instruments

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