cadence (Meaning)
cadence (n)
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
the close of a musical section
a recurrent rhythmical series
cadence (n.)
The act or state of declining or sinking.
A fall of the voice in reading or speaking, especially at the end of a sentence.
A rhythmical modulation of the voice or of any sound; as, music of bells in cadence sweet.
Rhythmical flow of language, in prose or verse.
See Cadency.
Harmony and proportion in motions, as of a well-managed horse.
A uniform time and place in marching.
The close or fall of a strain; the point of rest, commonly reached by the immediate succession of the tonic to the dominant chord.
A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy.
cadence (v. t.)
To regulate by musical measure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of cadence
cadence Sentence Examples
- The marching band's rhythmic cadence echoed through the streets, keeping the soldiers in step.
- The poet carefully crafted the cadence of each line, creating a flow of sound that complemented the meaning of the words.
- The dancer's movements had a graceful cadence, her steps falling effortlessly in time with the music.
- The raindrops fell with a melancholic cadence, tapping a steady rhythm on the windowpane.
- The speaker delivered his presentation with a confident cadence, engaging the audience with his clear and concise delivery.
- The waves crashed against the shore with a powerful cadence, their rhythmic roar filling the air.
- The horse galloped across the field with a steady cadence, its hooves pounding the earth in a mesmerizing rhythm.
- The conductor used a baton to guide the orchestra, ensuring a unified cadence and a harmonious performance.
- The old clock ticked with a slow cadence, marking the passage of time with each methodical beat.
- The conversation flowed between them with a comfortable cadence, punctuated by moments of laughter and genuine connection.
FAQs About the word cadence
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse, the close of a musical section, a recurrent rhythmical seriesThe act or state of declining or sinking., A fall
rhythm, throb, accent, drum, meter,beat, emphasis, movement, sway, stress
No antonyms found.
The marching band's rhythmic cadence echoed through the streets, keeping the soldiers in step.
The poet carefully crafted the cadence of each line, creating a flow of sound that complemented the meaning of the words.
The dancer's movements had a graceful cadence, her steps falling effortlessly in time with the music.
The raindrops fell with a melancholic cadence, tapping a steady rhythm on the windowpane.
