phrase

kelime grubu, ifade B1

a small group of words that forms a unit of meaning within a sentence

She learned a new phrase for greeting her classmates.

• The teacher asked the students to write a short phrase describing the picture.
• The novel contains many memorable phrases that readers quote often.
• When translating, it is crucial to preserve the original phrase's nuance.

• common phrase · yaygın ifade She used a common phrase to explain the situation.
• set phrase · sabit ifade The lawyer relied on a set phrase in the contract.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: expression

cümle, müzikal cümle C1

a short musical unit that forms a distinct melodic idea within a piece

The pianist emphasized the main phrase of the concerto.

• During the lesson, the teacher highlighted a phrase that illustrated the theme.
• The jazz solo featured an improvisational phrase that surprised the audience.
• In analysis, scholars often dissect each phrase to understand the composer's intent.
• The recording captured a subtle phrase that was missed in live performances.