musical phrase

Frequency: 6.15.0 per million words

A short, distinct sequence of notes in a piece of music.

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Examples (10)

  • The melody began with a simple musical phrase.
  • He played the opening musical phrase with great tenderness.
  • The composer developed a complex piece from a short musical phrase.
  • Can you repeat that musical phrase for me?
  • The song's most memorable part is its recurring musical phrase.
  • She struggled to master the intricate musical phrase.
  • Each musical phrase in the symphony tells a different story.
  • The conductor emphasized the dynamics of every musical phrase.
  • The jazz musician improvised on a familiar musical phrase.
  • The children sang the simple musical phrase joyfully.