noun
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the way in which something is expressed, esp in writing; wording
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music the division of a melodic line, part, etc, into musical phrases
Etymology
Origin of phrasing
Example Sentences
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Phrasing this homage with “we,” and not “I,” is telling.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Phrasing like this doesn’t minimize the very real challenges some autistic people experience—but it also doesn’t dehumanize them, Botha says.
From Science Magazine • Feb. 6, 2023
Re: Phrasing: I’m not the original poster, but I could really use help with the phrasing.
From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2022
It was an original 1967 psychedelic seven-inch from session guitarist Caleb Quaye, Baby Your Phrasing is Bad, with valuations online estimated at £950.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2022
Phrasing is closely allied to the subject of accentuation and both subjects are intimately connected with that of fingering.
From Great Pianists on Piano Playing Study Talks with Foremost Virtuosos. A Series of Personal Educational Conferences with Renowned Masters of the Keyboard, Presenting the Most Modern Ideas upon the Subjects of Technic, Interpretation, Style and Expression by Cooke, James Francis
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