🎵cadence

noun
/ˈkeɪdəns/

Meaning

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words; the rise and fall of voice.
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example Sentences

The teacher's cadence made the poem sound musical.

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

Example Expressions

fall into cadence

Synonyms

rhythm, beat, tempo, flow, intonation
Entry 1
rhythm, beat, tempo, flow
Entry 2
rhythm, intonation, flow

Antonyms

discord, irregularity, monotony, flatness, disruption
Entry 1
discord, irregularity
Entry 2
monotony, flatness, disruption

Collocations

cadence of speech, musical cadence, cadence pattern, fall into cadence

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