Meaning & use
cadence
A rhythmic pattern of sound, especially in speech or music, or a sequence of chords ending a musical phrase.
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The speaker's steady cadence made even the driest statistics easy to follow.
The symphony ended with a triumphant cadence that brought the audience to its feet.
A note on using this word
Cadence can describe the rise and fall of spoken language, marching steps, or the harmonic ending of a piece of music.
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