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cadence

nounfeminine/kɐˈðẽsjɐ/medium

ca·dên·ci·a

Definitions

1Rhythm, regularity, or succession of movements, sounds, or events.
The steady cadence of the march kept the soldiers in step.
He typed with a fast and even cadence.
Common collocations
steady cadenceslow cadencemaintain cadencework cadence
2(Music) A melodic or harmonic conclusion of a musical phrase or section.
The piece ended with a dramatic cadence.
She practiced the cadenza for the violin concerto.
Common collocations
musical cadencefinal cadenceperfect cadence

Etymology

Do italiano 'cadenza', por sua vez do latim 'cadentia' (ato de cair).

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