perfect cadence

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From perfect +‎ cadence.

Noun[edit]

perfect cadence (plural perfect cadences)

(music, chiefly UK) A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).
Synonyms: (chiefly US) authentic cadence, closed cadence

Usage notes[edit]

Not to be confused with perfect authentic cadence.

Translations[edit]

cadence where dominant chord resolves to the root chord — see authentic cadence

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