cadenced

/ˈkeɪdənst/

ADJECTIVE

1. Marked by a regular or rhythmic pattern

Having or characterized by a measured, balanced, or regularly recurring rhythm, cadence, or sequence of movements or sounds.

1.1. Regular and measured rhythm

Describing movements, sounds, or repeated actions that follow a steady, orderly, and regularly recurring rhythm.

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Examples

  • The cadenced beat of the drums set the rhythm for the traditional dance performance.
  • As the horses trotted along the trail, their hooves created a steady and cadenced pattern.
  • The cadenced footsteps of the marching soldiers echoed through the quiet street.

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1.2. Rhythmic or flowing speech and vocal delivery

Describing spoken words or vocal delivery that follows a measured, flowing, or musical rhythm, often with carefully balanced pauses and emphasis.

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  • arrhythmic
  • unrhythmic
  • unmeasured

Examples

  • The speaker's cadenced delivery captivated the audience throughout the presentation.
  • She recited the ancient text in a gentle, cadenced voice.
  • His cadenced speech gave the words a measured and almost musical quality.

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  • intonation
  • inflection
  • prosody
  • modulation
  • articulation
  • enunciation
  • vocal delivery
  • speech rhythm

1.3. Rhythmically arranged musical sounds or patterns

Describing musical notes, beats, or sequences arranged in a regular and measured pattern that produces a flowing or harmonious effect.

Synonyms

  • rhythmic
  • rhythmical
  • metrical
  • metric
  • musical
  • lilting
  • pulsating

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Examples

  • The conductor led the orchestra with precise, cadenced movements of the baton.
  • The composer created a cadenced melody that flowed naturally from one musical phrase to another.
  • The poem was accompanied by the cadenced rhythm of a softly played drum.

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