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cadence

/kædəns/ noun · British & US
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What does cadence mean?

noun

A rhythmic flow of sound in speech or music; a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in verse or poetry. The quality of being smooth and natural in movement or action.

Example

"The poet's use of cadence created a soothing atmosphere in the reading."

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