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perfect cadence

American  

noun

Music.
  1. a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.


Etymology

Origin of perfect cadence

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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That meant nailing the perfect cadence and pressure each time.

From The Verge May 6, 2022

On a normal bike you want to find the perfect cadence that balances effort and speed.

From New York Times Aug. 26, 2011

They remained there, tucked into his memory, deep within a cave of abstract thoughts: information and ideas about pawns and squares to be used, discarded, or ignored—all in perfect cadence and synchronicity.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

No lumps now; one turn and all resolved into a perfect cadence.

From Crowded Out! and Other Sketches by Harrison, S. Frances (Susie Frances)

The men sang sonorously and in perfect cadence.

From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.

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