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cadence in German

cadence in German is Kadenz, Rhythmus, Tonfall — cadence means a rhythmic flow or beat, especially in speech, music, or movement.

cadence in German

Kadenz
noun
(music) A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.
Rhythmus
noun
(music) A progression of at least two chords which conclude a piece of music, section or musical phrases within it. Sometimes referred to analogously as musical punctuation.
Tonfall
noun
(speech) A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.
Gleichschritt
noun
(dance) A dance move which ends a phrase.
Rhythmus
noun
(fencing) The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions.
Kadenz
noun
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
Pedaltakt
noun
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
Rhythmus
noun
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
Trittfrequenz
noun
(cycling) The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle.
Kadenz
noun
(military) A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.

What does "cadence" mean?

  1. noun A rhythmic flow or beat, especially in speech, music, or movement.
    "The poet read with a slow, deliberate cadence."
  2. noun (music) A sequence of chords that brings a musical phrase or piece to a close.
    "The symphony ended on a triumphant cadence."
  3. noun (cycling) The rate at which a cyclist pedals, measured in revolutions per minute.
    "She kept a high cadence on the climb to save her legs."

cadence in a sentence

  • The poet read with a slow, deliberate cadence.
  • Runners fell into the same steady cadence along the trail.
  • The symphony ended on a triumphant cadence.
  • She kept a high cadence on the climb to save her legs.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "cadence" in German?

"cadence" in German is Kadenz, Rhythmus, Tonfall. cadence means: A rhythmic flow or beat, especially in speech, music, or movement.

How do you use "cadence" in a sentence?

Example: "The poet read with a slow, deliberate cadence." In German, "cadence" is Kadenz, Rhythmus, Tonfall.

Are there other ways to say "cadence" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "cadence": Kadenz, Rhythmus, Tonfall, Gleichschritt, Pedaltakt, Trittfrequenz.

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