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perfect cadence

noun

, Music.
  1. a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of perfect cadence1

First recorded in 1720–30

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Example Sentences

Have a look at the MapMyRun app to find your perfect cadence and then focus on the rhythm of your feet.

Sentence followed sentence in measured and perfect cadence; with absolute self-possession; and in a voice not unduly pitched.

It occurs almost invariably immediately before the tonic chord which closes the perfect cadence.

The first condition, in order to obtain the trot backwards, is to keep the horse in a perfect cadence and as rassembl as possible.

No lumps now; one turn and all resolved into a perfect cadence.

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