cadence

US /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
UK /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
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1.

抑揚頓挫, 語調

a modulation or inflection of the voice

:
The speaker's voice had a soothing cadence.
演講者的聲音有一種舒緩的抑揚頓挫
He spoke with a slow, deliberate cadence.
他以緩慢而深思熟慮的語調說話。
2.

終止式, 樂句結尾

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

:
The piece ended with a perfect authentic cadence.
這首曲子以一個完美的正格終止式結束。
Composers often use different types of cadences to create tension and release.
作曲家經常使用不同類型的終止式來製造緊張和釋放。
3.

韻律, 節奏

a rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

:
The poem had a beautiful cadence that made it pleasant to read.
這首詩有優美的韻律,讀起來很舒服。
The rhythmic cadence of the waves lulled him to sleep.
海浪有節奏的韻律催他入睡。