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imperfect cadence

noun

Definition of imperfect cadence

1 : half cadence
2a : an authentic cadence in which one or both of the final chords are inverted
b : an authentic cadence in which the highest note of the final chord is the third or fifth — compare perfect cadence

First Known Use of imperfect cadence

1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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