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Cadence

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cadence

cadence (kâd´ns) noun
plural cadences
1.Balanced, rhythmic flow, as of poetry or oratory.
2.The measure or beat of movement, as in dancing or marching.
3.a. A falling inflection of the voice, as at the end of a sentence. b. General inflection or modulation of the voice.
4.Music. A progression of chords moving to a harmonic close or point of rest.

[Middle English, from Old French *cadence, from Old Italian cadenza, from Vulgar Latin *cadentia, a falling, from Latin cadêns, cadent-, present participle of cadere, to fall.]
- ca´denced adjective

Cadence

Cadence, musical formula that conveys a feeling of repose at the end of a phrase or a composition. Such formulas not only sound complete in a purely musical sense but also, because of their familiarity, lead the listener to expect a temporary or permanent stopping point. In Western music from the beginnings of polyphony (multipart music), certain chord sequences became standard at cadences. These sequences slowly became modified as musical styles changed. The diversity of cadences allows composers to create different degrees of repose, from slight pauses at the end of a phrase to complete cessation of motion at the end of a piece.

cadence (noun)

descent: cadence
sound: quality of sound, tone, pitch, level, cadence
melody: resolution (of a discord), cadence, perfect cadence
prosody: cadence, rhythm, sprung rhythm

Speeches and Speechmaking

A speech is poetry: cadence, rhythm, imagery, sweep! A speech reminds us that words, like children, have the power to make dance the dullest beanbag of a heart.
Peggy Noonan (b. 1950), U.S. author, presidential speechwriter. What I Saw at the Revolution, ch. 5 (1990).

• techno track _Cadence_ by Bryan Zentz off of _Ethic And Practice_ 12" on Rotation ROT99017
• Bicycles - Every cyclist has an ideal cadence (pedaling speed), and an ideal amount of resistance from the pedals. When you are pedaling at your ideal cadence, you are putting out the greatest amount of power that you are able to sustain efficiently. You select your cadence by shifting gears. The gear needed to allow your "ideal" cadence will depend on the slope of the road, the wind conditions, and your own condition at any given time.
• track _Percussion Cadence_ MP3 (160k) by Concord Blue Devils
• emo track _Cadence_ MP3 by Boy Sets Fire off of _The Day The Sun Went Out_ on Initial (1997)
  • covere depicts artwork by Leonardo DaVinci
• party - _Cadence_- summer 1995.  Hollywood Blvd venue _The Collonade_ where _Element_ and _Cosmic Dance Of Shiva_ , as well as _We Are One_ were held.  Bumbleball and candy rave big time.  an incredible summer of pure raving at an awesome venue with awesome sound.  definitely my peak for "normal" big parties.  accompanied by Melanie and Jen. - @Om* 2/8/99

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