cadence

noun

ca·dence ˈkā-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce cadence (audio)

plural cadences

: the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity

The drill sergeant counted cadence.

the steady cadence of the drums

: a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language

the grand cadence of his poetry

: a regular and repeated pattern of activity

In addition to our weekly cadence, we take a step back once a quarter to think about our platform a little more strategically.

David Vandegrift

To meet its cadence of a launch every other week, SpaceX must build at least two of these each month.

Eric Berger

Then in the evening, it's off to the boxing gym or a sparring session for two to three more hours. In recent years, she's kept a cadence of two to four fights annually, her last being a loss for the WBC light middleweight world title in Poland in September.

Deanna Cioppa

: a falling inflection of the voice

: a concluding and usually falling strain

specifically : a musical chord sequence moving to a harmonic close or point of rest and giving the sense of harmonic completion

: the modulated and rhythmic recurrence of a sound especially in nature

cadenced

ˈkā-dᵊn(t)st How to pronounce cadence (audio)

adjective

cadential

kā-ˈden(t)-shəl How to pronounce cadence (audio)

adjective

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Cadence and Music

Falling into the hands of English speakers in the 14th century, cadence derives via Middle English and Old Italian from the Latin verb cadere, meaning "to fall." (Cadere can be found in the history of many common English words, including decay, coincide, and accident.) We most often hear cadence used in contexts pertaining to voice or music—it might refer to the familiar way in which someone speaks, or the rhythms employed by a rap artist, or the rising and falling notes of a bird's call. Cadenza, the Old Italian word that factors into the history of cadence, has its own place in English as well. Cadenza in English usually refers to a brilliant musical flourish played before closing out an aria.

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Cadence in the Military

Cadence can refer to any rhythmic sequence of words or sound, but in military contexts, the word has a particular meaning, referring to the rhythmic chants sung by soldiers in marching formation.

These chants can often help keep marchers in line with the rhythm of the march:

Early each morning we were assembled for drill, marching to the cadence of a full-throated Marine sergeant who had little use for us; what he knew for sure about us was that we would be of little value in any hand-to-hand fight.
Lewis Thomas, in Authors at Sea, 1997

Example Sentences

the steady cadence of the drums Oars moved back and forth in smooth cadence. He speaks with a soft Southern cadence.

Recent Examples on the Web Optional cadence sensor available for $70 Not only is the Peloton Bike+ well-constructed, but the wide variety of classes and effective programming are what make Peloton a leader in the industry.

Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, Spiegel’s decision to cut bait on the company’s ambitious yet unproven projects could impact its ability to keep up its usual cadence innovation, which has kept it one step ahead of its larger competitors.

Adario Strange, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 The challenge now is to enact change to match the accelerated cadence of business while keeping employees, partners and customers satisfied in real time.

Sanjib Sahoo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 What’s difficult is that the launch cadence doesn’t really allow for problems, so that might limit its use.

Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2022 Your writing has a wonderful consistency to the cadence of the sentences.

Michael Klein, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2022 That target of 400 flights per year is believed to be the cadence Virgin Galactic needs to hit to reach profitability.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 July 2022 Advanced beginner: Slightly more intense than beginner-level with heavier resistance levels and quicker cadence bursts.

Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 17 Aug. 2022 One of the best ways to find that cadence is to shuffle and let your shoulders and arms hang free.

Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, "rhythm of prose or verse, rhetorical periods," borrowed from Medieval Latin cadentia "rhythm in verse," noun derivative (formally feminine singular from neuter plural) of Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere "to fall, sound rhythmically, end, terminate (of words or clauses)" — more at chance entry 1

Note: Since at least the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (1888), this word has been attributed to Italian, either directly or through French. However, attestations of French cadence and Italian cadenza are significantly later than the first occurrences of cadence in Middle English (ca. 1390) and early Scots (ca. 1420). (The word also occurs in Chaucer's House of Fame, composed ca. 1380 and attested earliest in a manuscript of ca. 1450.) In Medieval Latin cadentia appears in the approximate sense "verse rhythm" (pedum cadentia) in John of Garland's Parisiana poetria (composed ca. 1234).

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

cadence

noun

as in rhythm

the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep

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单词	cadence
释义	cadence noun ca·dence ˈkā-dᵊn(t)s plural cadences 1 a : the beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity The drill sergeant counted cadence. the steady cadence of the drums b : a rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language the grand cadence of his poetry c : a regular and repeated pattern of activity In addition to our weekly cadence, we take a step back once a quarter to think about our platform a little more strategically. David Vandegrift To meet its cadence of a launch every other week, SpaceX must build at least two of these each month. Eric Berger Then in the evening, it's off to the boxing gym or a sparring session for two to three more hours. In recent years, she's kept a cadence of two to four fights annually, her last being a loss for the WBC light middleweight world title in Poland in September. Deanna Cioppa 2 a : a falling inflection of the voice b : a concluding and usually falling strain specifically : a musical chord sequence moving to a harmonic close or point of rest and giving the sense of harmonic completion 3 : the modulated and rhythmic recurrence of a sound especially in nature cadenced ˈkā-dᵊn(t)st adjective cadential kā-ˈden(t)-shəl adjective Did you know? Cadence and Music Falling into the hands of English speakers in the 14th century, cadence derives via Middle English and Old Italian from the Latin verb cadere, meaning "to fall." (Cadere can be found in the history of many common English words, including decay, coincide, and accident.) We most often hear cadence used in contexts pertaining to voice or music—it might refer to the familiar way in which someone speaks, or the rhythms employed by a rap artist, or the rising and falling notes of a bird's call. Cadenza, the Old Italian word that factors into the history of cadence, has its own place in English as well. Cadenza in English usually refers to a brilliant musical flourish played before closing out an aria. Did you know? Cadence in the Military Cadence can refer to any rhythmic sequence of words or sound, but in military contexts, the word has a particular meaning, referring to the rhythmic chants sung by soldiers in marching formation. These chants can often help keep marchers in line with the rhythm of the march: Early each morning we were assembled for drill, marching to the cadence of a full-throated Marine sergeant who had little use for us; what he knew for sure about us was that we would be of little value in any hand-to-hand fight. Lewis Thomas, in Authors at Sea, 1997 Synonyms beat measure meter rhythm See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the steady cadence of the drums Oars moved back and forth in smooth cadence. He speaks with a soft Southern cadence. Recent Examples on the Web Optional cadence sensor available for $70 Not only is the Peloton Bike+ well-constructed, but the wide variety of classes and effective programming are what make Peloton a leader in the industry. Good Housekeeping, 14 Sep. 2022 Still, Spiegel’s decision to cut bait on the company’s ambitious yet unproven projects could impact its ability to keep up its usual cadence innovation, which has kept it one step ahead of its larger competitors. Adario Strange, Quartz, 31 Aug. 2022 The challenge now is to enact change to match the accelerated cadence of business while keeping employees, partners and customers satisfied in real time. Sanjib Sahoo, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 What’s difficult is that the launch cadence doesn’t really allow for problems, so that might limit its use. Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2022 Your writing has a wonderful consistency to the cadence of the sentences. Michael Klein, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2022 That target of 400 flights per year is believed to be the cadence Virgin Galactic needs to hit to reach profitability. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 6 July 2022 Advanced beginner: Slightly more intense than beginner-level with heavier resistance levels and quicker cadence bursts. Michelle Konstantinovsky, SELF, 17 Aug. 2022 One of the best ways to find that cadence is to shuffle and let your shoulders and arms hang free. Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 4 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, "rhythm of prose or verse, rhetorical periods," borrowed from Medieval Latin cadentia "rhythm in verse," noun derivative (formally feminine singular from neuter plural) of Latin cadent-, cadens, present participle of cadere "to fall, sound rhythmically, end, terminate (of words or clauses)" — more at chance entry 1 Note: Since at least the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (1888), this word has been attributed to Italian, either directly or through French. However, attestations of French cadence and Italian cadenza are significantly later than the first occurrences of cadence in Middle English (ca. 1390) and early Scots (ca. 1420). (The word also occurs in Chaucer's House of Fame, composed ca. 1380 and attested earliest in a manuscript of ca. 1450.) In Medieval Latin cadentia appears in the approximate sense "verse rhythm" (pedum cadentia) in John of Garland's Parisiana poetria (composed ca. 1234). First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b Kids Definition cadence noun ca·dence ˈkā-dᵊns : a regular beat or rhythm We heard the steady cadence of the drums. cadence noun as in rhythm the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the soothing cadence of the lecturer's voice nearly put me to sleep Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rhythm beat drum meter emphasis accent throb measure movement stress accentuation backbeat lilt sway swing tetrameter hexameter trimeter pentameter
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