1 half cadence | Definition of half cadence
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

half cadence

noun

Definition of half cadence

: a musical cadence that ends on the dominant harmony

— called also half close, imperfect cadence

First Known Use of half cadence

1803, in the meaning defined above

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!