deceptive cadence in Chinese

deceptive cadence in Chinese is 不完全终止.

deceptive cadence in Chinese

不完全终止

noun

Pronounced: bù wán quán zhōng zhǐ

(music, US) a falling cadence in which the ear expects a dominant chord to resolve to the tonic, but it resolves to something else (usually a submediant chord) instead.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "deceptive cadence" in Chinese?

"deceptive cadence" in Chinese is 不完全终止.

How do you pronounce 不完全终止?

"deceptive cadence" in Chinese is 不完全终止, pronounced "bù wán quán zhōng zhǐ".

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