1. phrasing(n = noun.act) - the grouping of musical phrases in a melodic line;
is a kind of grouping
2. phrasing(n = noun.communication) choice of words, diction, phraseology, verbiage, wording - the manner in which something is expressed in words; "use concise military verbiage"
is a kind of expression, formulation
has particulars: mot juste, verbalisation, verbalization
Derived form verb phrase1
1. Method of expression; association of words. [1913 Webster]
2. The act or method of grouping the notes so as to form distinct musical phrases. [1913 Webster]