Word of the Day: Cadence

Word of the Day : June 2, 2016

Cadence

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Definition

1 a : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language
b : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
2 a : a falling inflection of the voice
b : a musical chord sequence moving to a harmonic close or rest
3 : the modulated and rhythmic recurrence of a sound especially in nature

Examples

Stephanie relaxed at the beach, listening to the cadence of the surf.
"The app detects your natural cadence when you walk or run, and cues up a playlist that matches your rhythm." — Alison Sweeney, Redbook, 1 Apr. 2016