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perfect cadence
noun
, Music.
- a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of perfect cadence1
First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences
Have a look at the MapMyRun app to find your perfect cadence and then focus on the rhythm of your feet.
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Sentence followed sentence in measured and perfect cadence; with absolute self-possession; and in a voice not unduly pitched.
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It occurs almost invariably immediately before the tonic chord which closes the perfect cadence.
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The first condition, in order to obtain the trot backwards, is to keep the horse in a perfect cadence and as rassembl as possible.
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No lumps now; one turn and all resolved into a perfect cadence.
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