cadence

• Nom désignant le flux rythmique ou la succession de sons, souvent utilisé en musique, en parole ou en poésie pour décrire la montée et la descente du ton ou du rythme.

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.

   Cadence (flux rythmique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatflowliltmeasuremeterpulserhythmswingtempo

2. Musical progressionB2formalart

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

   Cadence (progression musicale)

   • 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.

   Synonymesharmonic progression

3. Marching stepB2formal

   The measured pace or step of marching soldiers.

   Cadence de marche

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeatmarchpacerhythmstep