phrasing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
  2. noun the manner in which something is expressed in words
    diction; choice of words; verbiage; phraseology; wording.
    • use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
  3. verb put into words or an expression
    phrase; articulate; word; formulate; give voice.
    • He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees
  4. verb divide, combine, or mark into phrases
    phrase.
    • phrase a musical passage

WordNet


Phras"ing noun
Definitions
  1. Method of expression; association of words.
  2. (Mus.) The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases.

Webster 1913