'Phrasing' definitions:

Definition of 'phrasing'

From: WordNet
noun
The grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
noun
The manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"- G.S.Patton [syn: wording, diction, phrasing, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage]

Definition of 'Phrasing'

From: GCIDE
  • Phrasing \Phras"ing\, n.
  • 1. Method of expression; association of words. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Mus.) The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Phrasing'

From: GCIDE
  • Phrase \Phrase\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Phrased; p. pr. & vb. n. Phrasing.] [Cf. F. phraser.] To express in words, or in peculiar words; to call; to style. "These suns -- for so they phrase 'em." --Shak. [1913 Webster]