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Vocabulary Entry
cadence
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
Example Sentences
"The poem had a beautiful cadence that made it enjoyable to read aloud."
"As the band played, the cadence of the drums set the mood for the entire performance."
"His speech had a natural cadence that kept the audience engaged."
V
verb
To set or adjust the rhythm of something.
Example Sentences
"The composer will cadence the piece to match the mood of the scene."
"We should cadence our voices to sync with the music perfectly."
"In order to emphasize the main points, she decided to cadence her speech carefully."