demicadence

English

/dɛmɪˈkeɪdəns/

noun
Definitions
  • (music) An imperfect or half cadence, falling on the dominant instead of on the keynote.

Etymology

Borrowed from French demi-cadence prefix from English cadence.

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English

cadence

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