Cadential
Adjective
Relating to a cadence, which is a progression of chords that brings a musical phrase to a close.
The final bars of the sonata had a beautifully cadential feel that left the audience in awe.
Often appears as...
- cadential progression
- cadential structure
Usage tips
Formal
cadential harmony, cadential phrase, perfect cadential
Adjective
Relating to a cadence, which is a progression of chords that brings a musical phrase to a close.
The final bars of the sonata had a beautifully cadential feel that left the audience in awe.
Often appears as...
- cadential progression
- cadential structure
Usage tips
Formal
cadential harmony, cadential phrase, perfect cadential
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Music context
In music, understanding cadential passages is vital for performance
The cadential ending of a piece can give a sense of finality.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary flow
In poetry, the cadential rhythm enhances the emotional impact
Crafting a cadential sentence can clarify your message.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism
Cadential moments can symbolize closure in various contexts
Think of how cadential themes resolve conflict in stories.
Pro Tip 1/3Music context
In music, understanding cadential passages is vital for performance
The cadential ending of a piece can give a sense of finality.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary flow
In poetry, the cadential rhythm enhances the emotional impact
Crafting a cadential sentence can clarify your message.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism
Cadential moments can symbolize closure in various contexts
Think of how cadential themes resolve conflict in stories.
Pro Tip 1/3Music context
In music, understanding cadential passages is vital for performance
The cadential ending of a piece can give a sense of finality.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary flow
In poetry, the cadential rhythm enhances the emotional impact
Crafting a cadential sentence can clarify your message.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolism
Cadential moments can symbolize closure in various contexts
Think of how cadential themes resolve conflict in stories.
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