What does phrasing mean?
Phrasing means present participle and gerund of phrase.
Phrasing
/ˈfɹeɪzɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of phrase.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of phrase
- The way a statement is put together, particularly in matters of style and word choice.
- (music) 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.
Example Sentences
But for the Sir Walter disease, the character of the Southerner -- or Southron, according to Sir Walter's starchier way of phrasing it -- would be wholly modern, in place of modern and medieval mixed, and the South would be fully a generation further advanced than it is.
I found myself truly moved by a stage event for the first time in years. I found myself humming tunes that one might not rightfully call tunes. Days later, I still remember these musical phrasings in little swatches of sound.
Synonyms for phrasing
Antonyms for phrasing
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Word Forms
- phrasings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for phrasing?
Common synonyms include wording, phrasing, talk, terminology.
What is the opposite of phrasing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use phrasing in a sentence?
But for the Sir Walter disease, the character of the Southerner -- or Southron, according to Sir Walter's starchier way of phrasing it -- would be wholly modern, in place of modern and medieval mixed, and the South would be fully a generation further advanced than it is.
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