cadence
/ˈkeɪdəns/
noun
- A regular, rhythmic flow of sound, especially in speech, music, or movement.
- The poet read her work with a slow, soothing cadence.
- The drummer set a steady cadence for the marching band.
- His voice had a calming cadence that made everyone listen carefully.
- The rise and fall of the voice in speaking; intonation.
- You can often tell where someone is from by the cadence of their speech.
- The teacher's cadence made even boring topics sound interesting.
- She spoke with a soft Southern cadence that was pleasant to hear.
- A sequence of chords that brings a section of music to a close.
- The song ended with a perfect cadence that left the audience satisfied.
- In music theory, students learn to identify different types of cadences.
- The composer used an unexpected cadence to surprise the listeners.
- The rate or speed of a repeated action, such as pedaling a bicycle or taking steps while running.
- Cyclists aim for a high cadence to improve efficiency.
- Maintaining a steady cadence helps prevent fatigue during long hikes.
- The runner's cadence increased as she sprinted toward the finish line.
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