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Cadence: meaning, definitions and examples

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cadence

 

[ หˆkeษชdษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

poetry

A rhythmic pattern of sounds that creates a harmonious effect.

Synonyms

beat, meter, rhythm

Examples of usage

  • The poet employed a melodic cadence in his verses.
  • Her spoken words had a lyrical cadence that captivated the listeners.

Translations

Translations of the word "cadence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cadรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kadenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ irama

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะดะตะฝั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kadencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฑใ‚คใƒ‡ใƒณใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cadence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cadencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kadans

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด๋ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅูŠู‚ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kadence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kadencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Š‚ๅฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kadenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ takmark

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐะดะตะฝั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kadans

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cadencia

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,467, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.