cadence

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

A rhythmic flow of sounds or words; the rise and fall of voice.

Example Sentences

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

The teacher's cadence made the poem sound musical.

Example Expressions

fall into cadence

Synonyms

rhythm, intonation, flow, beat, tempo

Entry 1

rhythm, intonation, flow

Entry 2

rhythm, beat, tempo, flow

Antonyms

monotony, flatness, disruption, discord, irregularity

Entry 1

monotony, flatness, disruption

Entry 2

discord, irregularity

Collocations

cadence of speech, musical cadence, cadence pattern, fall into cadence