Cadence
WordNet
noun
(1) A recurrent rhythmical series
(2) The close of a musical section
(3) (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Balanced, rhythmic flow.
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- The measure or beat of movement.
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- The general inflection or modulation of the voice.
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- A chord progression that comes at the closing of a musical phrase.
- A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.
- A dance move which ends a phrase.
- The cadence in a galliard step refers to the final leap in a cinquepace sequence.
- The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.
- The number of steps per minute.
- The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
- A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.