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cadence
[ keyd-ns ]
noun
- rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words:
the cadence of language.
- (in free verse) a rhythmic pattern that is nonmetrically structured.
- the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement:
The chorus line danced in rapid cadence.
- the flow or rhythm of events, especially the pattern in which something is experienced:
the frenetic cadence of modern life.
- a slight falling in pitch of the voice in speaking or reading, as at the end of a declarative sentence.
- the general modulation of the voice.
- Music. a sequence of notes or chords that indicates the momentary or complete end of a composition, section, phrase, etc.
verb (used with object)
- to make rhythmical.
cadence
/ ˈkeɪdəns /
noun
- the beat or measure of something rhythmic
- a fall in the pitch of the voice, as at the end of a sentence
- modulation of the voice; intonation
- a rhythm or rhythmic construction in verse or prose; measure
- the close of a musical phrase or section
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of cadence1
Example Sentences
His patented lingo, cadences, body language and personal style revolutionized and rebuilt the foundation of modern California rap.
Alec interrupts her: “Let’s talk slower. You’re speaking English in a Spanish cadence, which is always perilous for me. Slow down.”
"Just because I missed two I don't want to change the flow and cadence to my schedule. If I feel like I want to add one to get some extra reps in, I will."
With that top of mind, here’s a calendar of wellness activities, each tied to the mood and cadence of the month.
Our expert content team has a way of sprinkling soothing magic on all of our Sleep Stories through the narrator's cadence to the background music to get people to lull to sleep.
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