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cadency

/ˈkeɪdənsi/ /ˈkeɪdənsiː/

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The act or state of declining or sinking.

Examples :

"The old company experienced a gradual cadency after losing its biggest client, resulting in budget cuts and layoffs. "

tendency condition process

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Balanced, rhythmic flow.

Examples :

"The speaker's voice had a calming cadency that lulled the baby to sleep. "

music language style

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The measure or beat of movement.

Examples :

"The soldiers marched in perfect formation, their boots hitting the ground with a steady cadency. "

music dance time

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

Examples :

"The speaker's cadency rose and fell with her excitement as she told the story. "

sound language music style communication linguistics phonetics

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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 peaceful cadency, leaving the audience feeling calm and content. "

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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 :

"The singer paused, allowing a brief cadency filled with improvised vocal runs before concluding the song. "

music entertainment

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

Examples :

"Her voice had a noticeable cadency at the end of each question, making it clear she expected an answer. "

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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 soldiers marched with a precise cadency, their boots hitting the ground in perfect unison. "

action sound music style

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(running) The number of steps per minute.

Examples :

"The coach used a metronome to help the runners improve their cadency, aiming for 180 steps per minute. "

physiology sport

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

Examples :

""The cyclist increased his leg speed, raising the cadency to 90 revolutions per minute." "

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

Examples :

""The soldiers' voices boomed through the morning air as they ran, their powerful cadency echoing across the training field." "

music military sound language group

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Cadency

Examples :

"The speaker's voice had a noticeable cadency, rising and falling in a predictable and almost musical pattern. "

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

Examples :

"The horse's cadency was impressive, showcasing the rider's skill and control. "

animal sport action

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Any systematic way of distinguishing similar coats of arms belonging to members of the same family.

Examples :

"The family used a system of cadency on their shields; the eldest son had a label, the second a crescent, and so on, to show each son's birth order. "

family heraldry