cadence

noun
UK: /ˈkeɪ.dəns/
US: /ˈkeɪ.dəns/

  1. The rise and fall of someone's voice.

    1. The speaker had a soothing cadence.
    2. The actor expertly modulated the cadence of his speech to convey emotion.

  2. A sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase.

    1. The song ends with a peaceful cadence.
    2. The final cadence of the symphony was both unexpected and deeply moving.

  3. A regular beat or rhythm.

    1. The soldiers marched in cadence.
    2. The steady cadence of the rain lulled me to sleep on the plane.

Synonyms

rhythm beat tempo lilt modulation inflection
cadence verb

  1. To speak in a rhythmic or measured way.

    1. He cadenced his words carefully.
    2. The poem was cadenced to enhance its musicality, providing a pleasing rhythm.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cadence" in English means: The rise and fall of someone's voice., A sequence of notes or chords comprising the close of a musical phrase., A regular beat or rhythm..

The phonetic transcription of "cadence" is /ˈkeɪ.dəns/ in British English and /ˈkeɪ.dəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cadence": rhythm, beat, tempo, lilt, modulation, inflection.

Example usage of "cadence": "The speaker had a soothing cadence.". More examples on the page.