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Cadence
see synonyms of cadenceNoun
2. cadence
the close of a musical section
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Cadence
see synonyms of cadencenoun plural -dences or -dencies
1.
the beat or measure of something rhythmic
2.
a fall in the pitch of the voice, as at the end of a sentence
3.
modulation of the voice; intonation
4.
a rhythm or rhythmic construction in verse or prose; measure
5.
the close of a musical phrase or section
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Cadence
see synonyms of cadence noun
1.
fall of the voice in speaking
2.
inflection or modulation in tone
3.
any rhythmic flow of sound
4.
measured movement, as in dancing or marching, or the beat of such movement
5. Music
a series of notes or chords at the end of a phrase, section, or composition which indicates a partial or complete conclusion
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Cadence
see synonyms of cadencen. pl. ca·denc·es
1. Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory.
2.
a. The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching.
b. A rhythmic chant, often in call-and-response form, used by soldiers to keep in step when marching or running.
3.
a. A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence.
b. General inflection or modulation of the voice.
4. Music A progression of chords moving to a harmonic close, point of rest, or sense of resolution.
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