cadences
Example Sentences
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A language model can imitate Hemingway’s rhythm but not his soul; it can echo Shakespeare’s cadences but not the consciousness that produced them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
He experiments with new tones and cadences; the beats bounce, the production is subdued, but innovative.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
Jackson’s ringing oratory to the delegates at that year’s Democratic convention built with the cadences and rhythm of his years as a Baptist preacher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 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 introductory course cannot go very deeply into this subject, and so will only touch on the common terms used when referring to cadences.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
