instrumentation

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instrumentation — 名詞

1. the decisions about which musical instruments will play the different parts of a

1.名詞B2
釋義

配器

樂曲中樂器選擇與編排

the decisions about which musical instruments will play the different parts of a piece of music, or the way those parts are written for a particular group of instruments

例句

Binta admired the clever instrumentation of the string quartet, where the cello carried the melody.

Binta 很欣賞這首弦樂四重奏的巧妙配器，由大提琴負責主旋律。

instrumentation of + [musical piece or ensemble]

The composer's unusual instrumentation called for two harps and a glass harmonica.

這位作曲家的非傳統配器使用了兩把豎琴和一台玻璃口琴。

unusual / rich / original + instrumentation

常見搭配
  • acoustic instrumentation
  • orchestral instrumentation
  • unusual instrumentation
  • original instrumentation
  • rich instrumentation
  • folk instrumentation
  • electronic instrumentation
同義詞
  • orchestration

    more specific — refers only to writing for a full orchestra, not smaller ensembles

  • scoring

    broader — can mean writing music for film or specific instruments; less precise than instrumentation

  • arrangement

    wider in scope — includes changes to harmony, rhythm, and structure, not just instrument choice

用法筆記

Often used when describing the distinctive instrumental choices of a composer or musical genre. Contrasts with 'orchestration', which is the narrower skill of writing for a symphony orchestra.

常見錯誤

The instrumentation of the orchestra was conducted by the leader.
The orchestration was handled by the composer.
'instrumentation' refers to the choice of instruments, not the act of conducting an orchestra.

2. the system of devices used to measure, control, and operate a machine, vehicle,

2.名詞B2
釋義

儀器設備；儀控系統

操作或監控機械的裝置

the system of devices used to measure, control, and operate a machine, vehicle, or industrial process, or the act of fitting such devices

例句

The cockpit instrumentation in a modern airliner includes digital displays for speed, altitude, and fuel levels.

現代客機的駕駛艙儀器設備包括顯示速度、高度和油量的數位螢幕。

cockpit / flight / aircraft + instrumentation

Samir checked the laboratory instrumentation before starting the chemical reaction experiment.

Samir 在開始化學反應實驗之前檢查了實驗室的儀器設備。

laboratory / scientific / medical + instrumentation

常見搭配
  • aircraft instrumentation
  • flight instrumentation
  • laboratory instrumentation
  • scientific instrumentation
  • precision instrumentation
  • industrial instrumentation
  • medical instrumentation
  • electronic instrumentation
  • advanced instrumentation
同義詞
  • equipment

    broader — includes non-measuring tools; less precise than instrumentation

  • apparatus

    slightly more formal; can refer to the whole setup rather than the measurement aspect

  • control system

    narrower — focuses on the control function, not measurement alone

用法筆記

Common in engineering, aviation, medicine, and industrial contexts. Typically specifies the domain (e.g., 'aircraft instrumentation', 'laboratory instrumentation'). Takes a singular verb despite referring to a collection of devices.

常見錯誤

The instrumentation played beautifully at the concert.
The instruments played beautifully at the concert.
'instrumentation' in the technical sense means measuring/control devices, not musical instruments.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

  • instrumentation engineer
  • instrumentation system
  • instrumentation design