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Demicadence

Dem′i-caˊdence

Noun.
(Mus.)
An imperfect or half cadence, falling on the dominant instead of on the key note.

Definition 2024

demicadence

demicadence

English

Noun

demicadence ‎(plural demicadences)

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

Etymology

demi- +‎ cadence

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɛmɪˈkeɪdəns/

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