cadency
/ˈkeɪdənsi/
noun
- A rhythmic flow or sequence, especially in music or speech.
- The cadency of the poem made it pleasant to read aloud.
- Her voice had a natural cadency that soothed the audience.
- The drummer maintained a steady cadency throughout the song.
- In heraldry, a system of marks used to indicate the position of a younger son or descendant in a family line.
- The shield displayed a label for cadency, showing the bearer was the eldest son.
- The coat of arms included a crescent as a mark of cadency for the second son.
- Heraldic cadency helps distinguish different branches of a noble family.