arrangement
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arrangement
An agreement or understanding between people or parties in order to settle a matter.
Wir haben ein Arrangement getroffen, bei dem jeder die Hälfte der Kosten übernimmt.
We made an arrangement in which everyone covers half the costs.
arrangement
The adaptation of a piece of music for a different combination of instruments or voices than in the original.
Der Dirigent hat ein neues Arrangement der Symphonie für ein kleineres Orchester geschrieben.
The conductor wrote a new arrangement of the symphony for a smaller orchestra.
arrangement
An artistic grouping of objects, especially flowers, for decorative purposes.
Auf dem Tisch stand ein wunderschönes Arrangement aus Rosen und Lilien.
There was a beautiful arrangement of roses and lilies on the table.
package deal
A package offer that combines several services, such as a flight, hotel, and meals for a trip.
Das Hotel bietet ein spezielles Wellness-Arrangement für das Wochenende an.
The hotel offers a special wellness package deal for the weekend.
'Arrangement' is a loanword from French. It often sounds somewhat more formal or elegant than purely German words and is used in various specialized contexts such as music, tourism, or diplomacy.
Die beiden Geschäftsführer einigten sich auf ein diskretes Arrangement.
The two managing directors agreed on a discreet arrangement.
You can recognize the meaning from the context: if it is about people, it means an agreement. In music, it refers to an adaptation; with flowers, to decoration; and in travel, to a package deal.
Sein Arrangement des Liedes für Klavier ist sehr bekannt.
His arrangement of the song for piano is very well known.
When it is about an agreement, the verb 'treffen' (to make/reach) is used very often: 'ein Arrangement treffen' (to make an arrangement).
Die Parteien trafen ein Arrangement, um den Konflikt zu beenden.
The parties made an arrangement to end the conflict.
In the context of tourism, an Arrangement (package deal) is often combined with the verb 'buchen' (to book).
Für das lange Wochenende haben wir ein Wellness-Arrangement gebucht.
We booked a wellness package deal for the long weekend.
processing / adaptation
For a changed musical version, both Bearbeitung and Arrangement can be correct. Arrangement is the more specific term when a piece is adapted for different instruments or voices; Bearbeitung can also include more extensive musical changes. Choose Arrangement when the instrumentation changes.
Dieses Arrangement des Liedes ist für Klavier und drei Stimmen geschrieben.
This arrangement of the song was written for piano and three voices.
Diese Bearbeitung des Liedes verändert die Melodie und den Rhythmus deutlich.
This adaptation of the song significantly changes the melody and rhythm.
