Music Glossary: phrase

Compose phrases with groupings (e.g., 3+2+2/8); align melody accents. more

Phrase marking for winds/strings to avoid simultaneous breaks. more

Timed rests between phrases; sing lines to enforce natural breathing. more

Imitate short sung phrases; focus on contour, rhythm, and resolution tones. more

Shape of the melody over phrases; chorus often peaks higher than verse. more

Connecting inner ear to instrument; improves phrasing and improvisation. more

Slurs indicate legato within a phrase; longer phrase marks can span multiple slurs to show musical grouping. more

Leave rests; breathe like a singer; phrase in sentences not run-ons. more