Cryptic crossword clue
Arrangement using trumpet in sonatina, not a piano? 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word INSTRUMENTATION

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The straight part
We know that "Arrangement" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case arrangement = instrumentation.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INSTRUMENTATION mean?

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

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