cadence
Americannoun
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rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
the cadence of language.
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(in free verse) a rhythmic pattern that is nonmetrically structured.
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the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement.
The chorus line danced in rapid cadence.
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the flow or rhythm of events, especially the pattern in which something is experienced.
the frenetic cadence of modern life.
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a slight falling in pitch of the voice in speaking or reading, as at the end of a declarative sentence.
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the general modulation of the voice.
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Music. a sequence of notes or chords that indicates the momentary or complete end of a composition, section, phrase, etc.
verb (used with object)
noun
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the beat or measure of something rhythmic
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a fall in the pitch of the voice, as at the end of a sentence
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modulation of the voice; intonation
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a rhythm or rhythmic construction in verse or prose; measure
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the close of a musical phrase or section
Etymology
Origin of cadence
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Italian cadenza cadenza
Example Sentences
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She’s the most animated during the fittings for her inauguration outfits, and even then, she talks with a hard, glacial cadence.
From Salon
“It took me a while to watch the whole thing. Some scenes were hard,” said Babilonia, who speaks in a confident, careful cadence.
From Los Angeles Times
But the company’s footprint is expanding rapidly, and its awareness and loyalty among consumers are growing even faster, fueled by social-media-friendly product drops, giveaways, and an active cadence of innovation.
From Barron's
But data centers operate year-round and 24 hours a day—they’re changing the cadence of electricity demand, causing it to rise in winter.
From Barron's
The supply of memory products has been squeezed as AI chip makers have started rolling out advanced chips on an annual cadence.
From MarketWatch
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