perfect cadence
Americannoun
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a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.
Etymology
Origin of perfect cadence
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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That meant nailing the perfect cadence and pressure each time.
From The Verge • May 6, 2022
On a normal bike you want to find the perfect cadence that balances effort and speed.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2011
They remained there, tucked into his memory, deep within a cave of abstract thoughts: information and ideas about pawns and squares to be used, discarded, or ignored—all in perfect cadence and synchronicity.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
The men sang sonorously and in perfect cadence.
From The Submarine Hunters A Story of the Naval Patrol Work in the Great War by Hodgson, Edward S.
Being a keynote, though not in the original key, it is valid as perfect cadence.
From Lessons in Music Form A Manual of Analysis of All the Structural Factors and Designs Employed in Musical Composition by Goetschius, Percy
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