Definition of Phrasing

Noun: phrasing frey-zing

The grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line
The manner in which something is expressed in words
"use concise military phrasing";
- wording, diction, phraseology, choice of words, verbiage, wordage

Verb: phrase freyz

Put into words or an expression
"He phrased his concerns to the board of trustees";
- give voice, formulate, word, articulate
Divide, combine, or mark into phrases
"phrase a musical passage"