cadence
Translation
cadence, rhythm, intonation, beat
Examples
He spoke in a calm, even cadence.
He spoke in a calm, even cadence.
The soldiers marched to the cadence of the drum.
The soldiers marched to the cadence of the drum.
Grammar Patterns
the cadence of ((sth.)) the rhythm or intonation of (sth.) The cadence of his voice was soothing.
Similar Words
rhythm, tempo, beat, intonation
Etymology
From Latin 'cadere' meaning 'to fall', referring to the fall of the voice in speaking or of notes in music.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cascade' of falling water; cadence is like the rhythm of falling sounds or words.