cadences
The word “cadences” has 3 syllables: cad-en-ces
It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪdənsɪz/
What is synonym and antonym for cadences?
In the thesaurus, “cadences” has 33 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for cadences along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for cadences
- accent
- accents
- accentuations
- backbeats
- beat
- beats
- count
- drums
- emphases
- hexameters
- inflection
- intonation
- lilt
- lilts
- measure
- measures
- meter
- meters
- modulation
- movements
- pentameters
- pulse
- rhythms
- rhythmus
- stresses
- sways
- swing
- swings
- tempo
- tetrameters
- throb
- throbs
- trimeters
Meanings of cadences
- noun
- The act or state of declining or sinking.
- Balanced, rhythmic flow.
- The measure or beat of movement.
- The general inflection or modulation of the voice, or of any sound.
- 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.
- A cadenza, or closing embellishment; a pause before the end of a strain, which the performer may fill with a flight of fancy.
- (speech) A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.
- A dance move which ends a phrase.
- The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.
- (running) The number of steps per minute.
- The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
- A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.
- Cadency.
- (horse-riding) Harmony and proportion of movement, as in a well-managed horse.
- verb
- To give a cadence to.
- To give structure to.
Example Sentences
- The music composition featured a variety of cadences, each adding a unique flavor to the overall piece.
- In military training, soldiers learn to march in precise cadences to foster unity and discipline.
- The poet's verses were filled with beautiful and melodic cadences, creating a harmonious flow of words.
- The yoga instructor guided the class with calming cadences, helping participants find a peaceful rhythm in their breathing.
- The public speaker used powerful and varied cadences to emphasize key points and engage the audience.
On this page you'll find 33 synonyms or another words to cadences, such as: accent, accents, accentuations, backbeats, beat, beats, count.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
backbeats
- accents
- accentuations
- beats
- cadences
- drums
- emphases
- hexameters
- lilts
- measures
- meters
- movements
- pentameters
- rhythms
- stresses
- sways
- swings
- tetrameters
- throbs
- trimeters
dark ages
- decadences
- decays
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- declinations
- declines
- degeneracies
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- ebbs
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- falls
- nadirs
- sunsets
languishments
- boredom
- decadences
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- declensions
- declines
- decreases
- degenerations
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- downgrades
- ennui
- failings
- fatigue
- hindrances
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- lapses
- reductions
- shortcomings
- stumbling blocks