Cadences
/ˈkeɪ.dəns/noun
Rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
Did you know?In early music theory, 'cadence' was associated with the divine order of the cosmos, linking sound to the very fabric of reality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
cadentia
“A falling or flow, often in a musical context.”
Old French
Old French
cadence
“Rhythm or flow in music.”
Middle English
Middle English
cadence
“Rhythmic or melodic pattern.”
Modern English
Modern English
cadence
“The rhythmic flow of sounds in speech or music.”