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perfect cadence

perfect cadence noun: a cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).

Noun

perfect cadence (plural perfect cadences)

  1. (UK) A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).
    Synonyms:
    authentic cadence, closed cadence

Synonyms of perfect cadence

Forms of perfect cadence

pluralperfect cadences

Origin of perfect cadence

From perfect + cadence.

Questions about perfect cadence

What does perfect cadence mean?
Perfect cadence means a cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).
What part of speech is perfect cadence?
Perfect cadence is a noun.
What is the plural of perfect cadence?
The plural of perfect cadence is perfect cadences.

Words near perfect cadence in the dictionary

  1. perfect authentic cadence
  2. perfect auxiliaries
  3. perfect auxiliary
  4. perfect binding
  5. perfect bindings
  6. perfect cadence
  7. perfect cadences
  8. perfect chord
  9. perfect chords
  10. perfect competition
  11. perfect crime

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