cadence

• Substantiv, das den rhythmischen Fluss oder die Abfolge von Klängen bezeichnet, oft in Musik, Sprache oder Poesie verwendet, um den Wechsel von Tonhöhe oder Rhythmus zu beschreiben; in der Musik auch eine Schlussformel oder ein Abschluss einer Phrase.

A noun referring to a rhythmic flow or sequence of sounds, often used in music, speech, or poetry to describe the rise and fall of pitch or the beat.

1. B2formal

   The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words, especially in music or poetry.

   Rhythmischer Fluss

   • The cadence of the poem was soothing and melodic.
   • The drummer maintained a steady cadence throughout the song.
   • Her voice had a natural cadence that made her speeches engaging.

   Synonymebeatflowliltmeasuremeterpulserhythmswingtempo

2. Musical progressionB2formalart

   A sequence of chords that brings a section of music to a close.

   Kadenz

   • The piece ended with a perfect authentic cadence.
   • The composer used a deceptive cadence to surprise the audience.
   • A plagal cadence is often called the 'Amen' cadence.

   Synonymeharmonic progression

3. Marching stepB2formal

   The measured pace or step of marching soldiers.

   Gleichschritt

   • The soldiers marched in perfect cadence.
   • The drill sergeant called out the cadence for the troops.
   • They maintained a steady cadence during the long march.

   Synonymebeatmarchpacerhythmstep