"Again, the important subject of phrasing is so often treated carelessly that its doctrines seem to be little better than a sort of cant It may seem strange to call so familiar a term as "phrasing" a mystery; but very often it is unintelligent familiarity that makes mysteries of things. This word "phrasing " is one of those most frequently heard in the mouths of teacher, pupil, listener and critic; it is an indispensable word for the article writer and bookmaker ; it is a sort of universal charm word for the would-be musician. Indiscriminate usage, unintelligent usage, cant usage, "devitalises" words, and makes mysteries of them.[...]"
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