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cadency

/kædˈɛnsi/ noun · British & US
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What does cadency mean?

noun

The rhythm or cadence of a piece of music or poetry; a rhythmic pattern or movement. In music, the arrangement of notes in a particular order to create a sense of rhythm or meter.

Example

"The composer carefully crafted the cadency of the symphony to evoke a sense of grandeur and drama."

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