adjective
- relating to or having the character of a cadence in music
Usage: music theory
Examples
- The cadential passage brought the movement to a satisfying close.
- She analyzed the cadential harmonies in Bach’s chorale.
- The composer used a cadential six-four chord before the final resolution.
- Students must identify cadential patterns in their music theory exam.
- The cadential formula was repeated at the end of each phrase.
- His improvisation featured several cadential flourishes.