phrasing Definition
phras·ing (frāz′iŋ)
noun
- the act or manner of formulating phrases; phraseology
- the manner in which one phrases musical passages
phrasing Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: He did not use the particular phrasing in it.
- find: If you do, you'll find the phrasing, dynamics and timing accuracy are all rough round the edges.
- have: David Rose started as a jazz pianist, and most of his arrangements have jazz phrasing in them.
- tune: The possibility to tune the vocal phrasing of a new or altered melody is fantastic.
- incorporate: It is obligatory that the trade name has to incorporate the phrasing; " Limited.
- note: Note the careful phrasing, ' based on ' does not mean ' compliant with ' .
Adjective modifier
- lyrical: You might also wish for larger drops of lyrical phrasing, at least to lubricate the singers.
- vocal: The possibility to tune the vocal phrasing of a new or altered melody is fantastic.
- precise: Results of opinion polls on the constitution vary, depending on the precise phrasing of the question.
- careful: Note the careful phrasing, ' based on ' does not mean ' compliant with ' .
- musical: Another point I would like to emphasize is that the musical phrasing has come entirely from the manner of singing.
- expressive: Elgar's Serenade was given a delightful performance, with springy rhythms in the first movement and eloquently expressive phrasing in the Larghetto.
Modifies a noun
- question: Discussion of the phrasing of the questions Why is it important to take care in phrasing question?
- thing: I read a book talking about " framing " , the idea that phrasing things in a certain way can engender a desired response.
Noun used with modifier
- jazz: David Rose started as a jazz pianist, and most of his arrangements have jazz phrasing in them.
- trademark: Dmitri Hvorostovsky's Onegin struck a fine balance between aloofness and dash, his singing full of his trademark phrasings, long-breathed and musical.
Preposition: in
- hymn: When I arrived there was no phrasing in the hymns whatsoever, and also no cadences or breathing points!
- language: The intention can usually be completely realized using more idiomatic phrasing in the local language.
Preposition: of
Browse dictionary entries near phrasing
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