Definition of phrasing Phrasing

/fɹejˈzɪŋ/ - [freyzing] - phras•ing

We found 9 definitions of phrasing from 4 different sources.

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What does phrasing mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: phrasings

phrasing - the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
phrasing - the manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton
  wording, diction, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage
  formulation, expression the style of expressing yourself; "he suggested a better formulation"; "his manner of expression showed how much he cared"
  mot juste the appropriate word or expression
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • phrasing (Noun)
    The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.
  • phrasing (Noun)
    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.
  • phrasing (Verb)
    Present participle of phrase.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • phrasing (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Phrase
  • phrasing (n.)
    Method of expression; association of words.
  • phrasing (n.)
    The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases.

Part of speech

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  • phrasing, verb, gerund of phrase (infinitive).
  • phrasing, noun, singular of phrasings.

Pronunciation

Word frequency

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Sign Language

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