To phrase
Example: The composer carefully phrased the melody to evoke deep emotion.
Definition
"To phrase" in music means to express a sequence of notes or musical ideas in a coherent and expressive manner, shaping the melody or passage to convey emotion or meaning effectively. It involves controlling dynamics, articulation, and timing to enhance musical expression.
Etymology
The verb "to phrase" originates from the noun "phrase," which comes from the Greek word 'phrasis,' meaning 'diction' or 'way of speaking.' In music, "to phrase" adopted this concept of expressing ideas clearly and expressively, much like forming coherent phrases in speech.
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"To phrase" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (C2) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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