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Tonfall — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cadence noun A rhythmic flow or beat, especially in speech, music, or movement.

Senses

Tonfall is used for these senses in English:

  • cadence (speech) A fall in inflection of a speaker’s voice, such as at the end of a sentence.

cadence — full definition

  1. noun A rhythmic flow or beat, especially in speech, music, or movement.
  2. noun (music) A sequence of chords that brings a musical phrase or piece to a close.
  3. noun (cycling) The rate at which a cyclist pedals, measured in revolutions per minute.

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