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perfect cadence

noun

Music.
  1. a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.


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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of perfect cadence1

First recorded in 1720–30
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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.

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Perfect Cadence — Same as authentic cadence.

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That meant nailing the perfect cadence and pressure each time.

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“He’s ... putting ... on ... a ... show!” the man on my right responds, each word with perfect cadence.

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That has long been among Rondo’s strengths, but he’s playing the part of an all-time great in driving to the rim, setting up the roll man in perfect cadence, and making the next-level read to a slasher or outside shooter.

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