1. The grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
   "The violinist's phrasing brought out the emotion in the piece"; "The singer's phrasing made the lyrics more impactful"
    
2. The manner in which something is expressed in words
   "use concise military phrasing";
   - wording, diction, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage, wordage

1. Put into words or an expression
   "He phrased his concerns to the board of trustees";
   - give voice, formulate, word, articulate
    
2. Divide, combine, or mark into phrases
   "phrase a musical passage"
    
3. Express or state in a particular way
   "He phraseed his request very politely";
   - word

Derived forms: phrasings

Type of: arrange, evince [formal], express, expression, formulation, grouping, order, put, set up, show

Encyclopedia: Phrasing