noun

cadence

Translation

cadence, rhythm, intonation

He spoke with a calm, measured cadence.

The cadence of the drums was hypnotic.

Cyclists train to maintain a steady cadence.

((the)) cadence ((of sth.)) the rhythm of (sth.) The cadence of his speech was very persuasive.

((a/an)) ... cadence a particular type of rhythm She spoke in a soft, lyrical cadence.

Synonyms: rhythm, tempo, beat, intonation

From Latin 'cadentia' (a falling), from 'cadere' (to fall), referring to the fall of the voice at the end of a sentence.

Think of the 'falling' and rising sound of a voice or music. It's the 'dance' (ca-dence) of the sound.