English Explanatory Dictionary

perfect cadence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).

Word forms

perfect cadence perfect cadences

Etymology

From perfect + cadence.

Synonyms

authentic cadence closed cadence
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