PHRASING

phrasing

(noun) the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line

wording, diction, phrasing, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage

(noun) the manner in which something is expressed in words; “use concise military verbiage”- G.S.Patton

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Verb

phrasing

present participle of phrase

Noun

phrasing (plural phrasings)

The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.

(music) The way the musical phrases are put together in a composition or in its interpretation, with changes in tempo, volume, or emphasizing one or more instruments over others.

Anagrams

• harpings, sharping

Source: Wiktionary

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Phras"ing, n.

1. Method of expression; association of words.

2. (Mus.)

Definition: The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases.

PHRASE

Phrase, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. phrasis diction, phraseology, Gr.

1. A brief expression, sometimes a single word, but usually two or more words forming an expression by themselves, or being a portion of a sentence; as, an adverbial phrase. "Convey" the wise it call. "Steal!" foh! a fico for the phrase. Shak.

2. A short, pithy expression; especially, one which is often employed; a peculiar or idiomatic turn of speech; as, to err is human.

3. A mode or form of speech; the manner or style in which any one expreses himself; diction; expression. "Phrases of the hearth." Tennyson. Thou speak'st In better phrase and matter than thou didst. Shak.

4. (Mus.)

Definition: A short clause or portion of a period.

Note: A composition consists first of sentences, or periods; these are subdivided into sections, and these into phrases. Phrase book, a book of idiomatic phrases. J. S. Blackie.

Phrase, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] Etym: [Cf. F. phraser.]

Definition: To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." Shak.

Phrase, v. i.

1. To use proper or fine phrases. [R.]

2. (Mus.)

Definition: To group notes into phrases; as, he phrases well. See Phrase, n., 4.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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