Cadenced

/ˈkeɪdənst/ adjective

Definition

Having a rhythmic flow or regular pattern of beats, as in music or speech.

Etymology

From 'cadence' (rhythm or pattern) with the past participle suffix '-ed.' Cadence comes from Latin 'cadentia' (falling), originally referring to the ending of musical phrases.

Kelly Says

Musicians use 'cadence' to describe harmonic endings, but 'cadenced' can describe anything rhythmic—the cadenced speech of great orators literally puts audiences into hypnotic states.

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