cadential
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cadential
1875–80; see cadence, -ial; modeled on substance, substantial
Example Sentences
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It has a slithering, cascading finale, with a coda that ends with a cadential sequence Beethoven might have been proud of.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2019
The aria concludes with the thrice-repeated cadential tag, “Vincero!” meaning “I will win!”
From Time ● May 25, 2016
The “Eroica” was highly charged, with Mr. Nézet-Séguin giving special emphasis to slashing repeated chords and to cadential figures ending major sections.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2012
Distinct cadential interruption is carefully avoided after the original phrase has been announced, that is, throughout Ex.
From Lessons in Music Form A Manual of Analysis of All the Structural Factors and Designs Employed in Musical Composition by Percy Goetschius
The inferior points of repose in the upper parts, at the beginning of the 5th, 6th and 7th measures, serve only to establish melodic, or rather rhythmic, variety, and have no cadential force whatever.
From Lessons in Music Form A Manual of Analysis of All the Structural Factors and Designs Employed in Musical Composition by Percy Goetschius
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