cadences

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Mr. Levine plays a far gentler and more original character than we’re used to from him; Jennifer Jason Leigh, as Nicky’s mother, Victoria, has long turned her dying cadences into the voice of dread.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

His patented lingo, cadences, body language and personal style revolutionized and rebuilt the foundation of modern California rap.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

He experiments with new tones and cadences; the beats bounce, the production is subdued, but innovative.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

Minaj kept her loopy bars in the newer “FTCU” on a tight leash, yanking her cadences tightly for effect over the twirling beat.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

This type of cadence is more common at pause-type cadences than at full-stop ones.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones