cadent

Thân thiện

The cadent rhythm of the rain tapped steadily on the windowpane.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having a rhythmic, measured, or falling movement or sound: Describes something that possesses a clear, regular rhythm, often with a sense of falling or concluding, like the end of a musical phrase.

Usage

• The word "cadent" is a formal, literary, or technical adjective, most commonly used to describe sounds, speech, or movements that have a marked, rhythmic quality. It is synonymous with "cadenced."

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The poet read his verses in a slow, cadent voice.
  • We could hear the cadent tolling of the distant bell.

Advanced Usage

• In poetry and music: "Cadent" is often used to describe the rhythmic fall or inflection at the end of a line of verse or a musical phrase.
  • The cadent syllables at the end of each line created a soothing effect.

Variants and Related Words

• Cadence (n): A rhythmic sequence or flow of sounds in language; the modulation or inflection of the voice; a falling inflection.
  • The marching band moved to the steady cadence of the drum.
• Cadenced (adj): Having a cadence; rhythmic. (This is the most direct and frequently used synonym).
  • Her cadenced speech was pleasant to listen to.

Synonyms

• Rhythmic: Having a regular, repeated pattern of sound or movement.
• Measured: Deliberate and regular in rhythm.
• Lilting: Having a light, rhythmic quality.

Antonyms

• Arrhythmic: Lacking rhythm or regularity.
• Monotonous: Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
• Jerky: Characterized by abrupt, sharp movements or sounds.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. marked by a rhythmical cadence
   • the cadenced crunch of marching feet

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cadenced