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Arranging

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Noun

1. arrangement, arranging, transcription

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

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Arranging

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verb
1. (transitive)
to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order
2. (tr; may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle
3. (when intr, often foll by for; when tr, may take a clause as object or an infinitive)
to make plans or preparations in advance (for something)
we arranged for her to be met
4. (transitive)
to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments
5. (transitive)
to adapt (a play, etc) for broadcasting
6. (intransitive; often foll by with)
to come to an agreement

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Arranging

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verb transitiveWord forms: arˈranged or arˈranging
1. 
to put in the correct, proper, or suitable order
2. 
to sort systematically; classify
3. 
to make ready; prepare or plan
to arrange a program of entertainment
4. 
to arrive at an agreement about; settle
5.  Music
to adapt (a composition) to other instruments or voices than those for which it was written, or to the style of a certain band or orchestra
verb intransitive
6. 
to come to an agreement (with a person, about a thing)
7. 
to make plans; prepare
arrange to be here later
8.  Music
to write arrangements, esp. as a profession

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Arranging

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v. ar·ranged, ar·rang·ing, ar·rang·es
v.tr.
1. To put into a specific order or relation; dispose: arrange shoes in a neat row.
2. To plan or prepare for: arrange a picnic.
3. To bring about or come to an agreement concerning; settle: Have the bride and groom arranged the date of the wedding?
4. Music To adapt or rework (a composition) for other instruments or voices or as another style of performance.
v.intr.
1. To come to an agreement: arrange with a friend for a ride to work.
2. To cause something to happen or make plans for something to happen: arrange for a big wedding.

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