1
: style of expression : phraseology
2
: the act, method, or result of grouping notes into musical phrases
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The phrasing of the instructions was confusing.
a singer known for her elegant phrasing
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Though her phrasing may have been harsh, the underlying message resonates—celebrity endorsements often fail to sway voters and typically backfire.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading it aloud can help highlight any awkward phrasing or areas that lack impact.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The delicate phrasing and tone of MIYAVI’s guitar parts, and each of his performances, stands out with an even greater sense of presence, arranged with pinpoint accuracy.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.
—Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Reading it aloud can help highlight any awkward phrasing or areas that lack impact.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The delicate phrasing and tone of MIYAVI’s guitar parts, and each of his performances, stands out with an even greater sense of presence, arranged with pinpoint accuracy.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.
—Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Phrasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phrasing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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