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cadence

The word “cadence” has 2 syllables: cad-ence

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪdəns/

What is synonym and antonym for cadence?

In the thesaurus, “cadence” has 6 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for cadence along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cadence

  • accent
  • inflection
  • intonation
  • lilt
  • rhythm
  • tempo

Meanings of cadence

  • noun
    1. The act or state of declining or sinking.
    2. Balanced, rhythmic flow.
    3. The measure or beat of movement.
    4. The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
    5. 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.
    6. A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy.
    7. (speech) A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.
    8. A dance move which ends a phrase.
    9. The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.
    10. (running) The number of steps per minute.
    11. The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
    12. A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.
    13. Cadency.
    14. (horse-riding) Harmony and proportion of movement, as in a well-managed horse.
  • verb
    1. To give a cadence to.
    2. To give structure to.

Example Sentences

  • The pianist played the piece with a graceful cadence, capturing the audience's attention.
  • In the quiet forest, the rhythmic cadence of footsteps echoed through the trees.
  • The speaker's voice had a soothing cadence that made the audience feel at ease.
  • The poet's words flowed with a poetic cadence, creating a mesmerizing effect on the listeners.
  • The military march had a precise and disciplined cadence that synchronized the soldiers' movements.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to cadence, such as: accent, inflection, intonation, lilt, rhythm, tempo.

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accenting

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accents

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backbeat

backbeats

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