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cadence

/ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/

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noun

The act or state of declining or sinking.

Examples :

"The cadence of his enthusiasm for school was noticeable; it had begun to decline after the difficult first semester. "

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noun

Balanced, rhythmic flow.

Examples :

"The teacher's voice had a calming cadence that helped the students focus on their work. "

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The measure or beat of movement.

Examples :

"The soldiers marched in perfect cadence, their boots hitting the ground in a steady rhythm. "

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The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.

Examples :

"The teacher's lecture had a slow, measured cadence, making it easy to follow. "

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A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.

Examples :

"The song ended with a satisfying cadence, a sequence of chords that gave the listener a sense of finality, like the period at the end of a sentence. "

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A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy.

Examples :

"At the end of his presentation, the speaker paused for a brief cadence, allowing the audience to absorb his final thought before he concluded. "

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(speech) A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.

Examples :

"The teacher's voice had a clear cadence, dropping slightly at the end of each question, encouraging students to answer. "

language phonetics sound linguistics communication

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A dance move which ends a phrase.

Examples :

"The cadence in a galliard step refers to the final leap in a cinquepace sequence."

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The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.

Examples :

"The cadence of her daily routine was consistent: wake up, breakfast, school, homework, dinner, and bed. "

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(running) The number of steps per minute.

Examples :

"The runner increased her cadence to maintain her speed uphill. "

sport physiology

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The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.

Examples :

""The cyclist maintained a cadence of 90 revolutions per minute to optimize their energy efficiency during the race." "

sport vehicle technical machine

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A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.

Examples :

"The soldiers maintained their steady cadence as they marched through the training grounds. "

military music language group communication sound

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noun

Examples :

"The family history showed a clear cadence of sons named after their grandfathers, repeating every two generations. "

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(horse-riding) Harmony and proportion of movement, as in a well-managed horse.

Examples :

"The horse's smooth cadence made it easy for the rider to stay balanced. "

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verb

To give a cadence to.

Examples :

"The teacher cadenced her instructions, speaking slowly and clearly so the students could follow. "

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To give structure to.

Examples :

"The teacher used hand gestures to cadence her lecture, making it easier for students to follow the key points. "

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