CADENCE

Cadence

In Western musical theory, a cadence is, "a melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of repose or resolution or pause." A harmonic cadence is a progression of two chords that concludes a phrase, section, or piece of music. A rhythmic cadence is a characteristic rhythmic pattern that indicates the end of a phrase. Cadences give phrases a distinctive ending that can, for example, indicate whether the piece is to continue or has concluded. An analogy may be made with punctuation. Weaker cadences act as "commas" that indicate a pause or momentary rest, while a stronger cadence acts as a ...

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cadence

Noun

  1. The act or state of declining or sinking.
  2. Balanced, rhythmic flow.
  3. The measure or beat of movement.
  4. The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
  5. A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.
  6. A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy.
  7. A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.
  8. A dance move which ends a phrase.
    The cadence in a galliard step refers to the final leap in a cinquepace sequence.
  9. The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.
  10. The number of steps per minute.
  11. The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
  12. A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.
  13. cadency
  14. Harmony and proportion of movement, as in a well-managed horse.

Verb

  1. To give a cadence to.
  2. To give structure to.



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