cadence
rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words: the cadence of language.
(in free verse) a rhythmic pattern that is nonmetrically structured.
the beat, rate, or measure of any rhythmic movement: The chorus line danced in rapid cadence.
the flow or rhythm of events, especially the pattern in which something is experienced: the frenetic cadence of modern life.
a slight falling in pitch of the voice in speaking or reading, as at the end of a declarative sentence.
the general modulation of the voice.
Music. a sequence of notes or chords that indicates the momentary or complete end of a composition, section, phrase, etc.
to make rhythmical.
Origin of cadence
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How to use cadence in a sentence
Beta testers told Search Engine Land that it’s critical to create a cadence to pull the leads and hand them off to sales if there isn’t a webhook setup.
In-SERP lead forms convert Google Ads users without a click-through | Carolyn Lyden | February 10, 2021 | Search Engine LandWe hope it will be filled with fans, not just in the stadium but around the stadium and enjoying the facility, and we will be back to more of a normal cadence.
NFL begins an uncertain offseason, with questions about vaccines, the salary cap and more | Mark Maske | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostOne afternoon during a drill, Mahomes toyed around with putting himself in motion during the cadence to distract the defense, before firing the ball to Kelce.
Patrick Mahomes has unmatched physical gifts. His intellect might be what sets him apart. | Sally Jenkins | February 5, 2021 | Washington PostThose things are content length, the search intent of the primary query the content is targeting, and the cadence at which you should be publishing new content.
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Denton, who speaks in the clipped cadence of the Oxford-educated Brit he is, has built quite a castle.
The Gospel According to Nick Denton—What Next For The Gawker Founder? | Lloyd Grove | December 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOne song interweaves adult themes into nursery rhyme cadence.
He states them with a musical cadence and then brings them out one by one to be examined, dissected and reveled in.
Accordingly, she walks up to Pratt and begins rapping her flirting in the terrifying cadence of Nicki Minaj.
‘Saturday Night Live’ Review: The Ladies Steal the Show From Host Chris Pratt | Kevin Fallon | September 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHis cadence is a steady beat rather than a roller coaster, and his words sparing and simple.
In connection with this comes the consideration of slides and the finer modulations of tone-color, movement, and cadence.
Expressive Voice Culture | Jessie Eldridge SouthwickEvery cadence of their voices, every gesture, proclaimed the radical difference of nature and calibre.
The Daughters of Danaus | Mona CairdAnd the very tone in which she spoke, the lingering cadence of her voice, betrayed her love.
They Looked and Loved | Mrs. Alex McVeigh MillerHe could hear the cadence of them now, beating through his head in premonitory measures.
Country Neighbors | Alice BrownTo every clap of thunder he replied with a blow of his hammer, making a cadence which was audible even amidst that tumult.
Toilers of the Sea | Victor Hugo
British Dictionary definitions for cadence
cadency
/ (ˈkeɪdəns) /
the beat or measure of something rhythmic
a fall in the pitch of the voice, as at the end of a sentence
modulation of the voice; intonation
a rhythm or rhythmic construction in verse or prose; measure
the close of a musical phrase or section
Origin of cadence
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