What does cadence mean?

n. The pattern of a voice going up and down in pitch while speaking.; The point at the end of a piece of music where there is a pause or a stop.

cadence

🇺🇸 /ˈkeɪdns/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkeɪdns/

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noun

The pattern of a voice going up and down in pitch while speaking.

The teacher spoke with a pleasant cadence, making her lessons more engaging.

The point at the end of a piece of music where there is a pause or a stop.

The orchestra played a beautiful piece with a dramatic cadence at the end.

The pattern of a voice going up and down in pitch while speaking.; The point at the end of a piece of music where there is a pause or a stop.

Plural cadences