phrase

  1. Noun.  A short written or spoken expression.
  2. Noun.  (grammar) A word or group of words that functions as a single unit in the syntax of a sentence, usually consisting of a head, or central word, and elaborating words.
  3. Noun.  (music) A small section of music in a larger piece.
  4. Verb.  (intransitive) (music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of words.
  6. Verb.  (transitive) (music) To divide into melodic phrases.

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