English Explanatory Dictionary

plagal cadence

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A falling cadence in which a subdominant chord precedes the tonic; especially used in an ending Amen.

Word forms

plagal cadence plagal cadences

Synonyms

amen cadence

Related words

deceptive cadence
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