phrasing

2. The act of grouping notes in music into short melodic ideas.

The pianist's phrasing gave the melody a gentle, singing quality.

3. The way a dancer shapes and connects movements into a smooth sequence.

The choreographer worked on the phrasing of the final dance section.

4. The act of expressing something in a particular way, often to avoid confusion.

A little rephrasing of the question helped everyone understand it.