Cadence: meaning, definitions and examples
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cadence
[ หkeษชdษns ]
music
A sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase.
Synonyms
conclusion, ending, resolution
Examples of usage
- The cadence at the end of the piece left the audience in awe.
- The composer used a perfect cadence to conclude the symphony.
Translations
Translations of the word "cadence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cadรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคพเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Kadenz
๐ฎ๐ฉ irama
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะดะตะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ kadencja
๐ฏ๐ต ใฑใคใใณใน
๐ซ๐ท cadence
๐ช๐ธ cadencia
๐น๐ท kadans
๐ฐ๐ท ์นด๋ด์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅููุงุน
๐จ๐ฟ kadence
๐ธ๐ฐ kadencia
๐จ๐ณ ่ๅฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kadenca
๐ฎ๐ธ takmark
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะดะตะฝัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kadans
๐ฒ๐ฝ cadencia
Word origin
The word 'cadence' originated from the Latin word 'cadentia', which means 'a falling'. It was first used in the musical context in the 16th century to describe the end of a phrase or a musical section. Over time, its usage expanded to include poetry and speech patterns, referring to the rhythm and flow of language. Today, 'cadence' is widely used in music, poetry, and even in everyday language to denote a rhythmic pattern or a harmonic conclusion.