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Meaning of the word cadence in English

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cadence

US /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
UK /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
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Noun

1.

a modulation or inflection of the voice

Example:
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The speaker's voice had a soothing cadence.
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He spoke with a slow, deliberate cadence.
Synonym:
rhythmmetertempoinflectionmodulation
2.

a sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase

Example:
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The piece ended with a perfect authentic cadence.
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Composers often use different types of cadences to create tension and release.
Synonym:
chord progressionharmonic progressionresolution
3.

a rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

Example:
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The poem had a beautiful cadence that made it pleasant to read.
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The rhythmic cadence of the waves lulled him to sleep.
Synonym:
rhythmflowbeatpulsemeter
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