perfect cadence

noun

, Music.

1. a cadence in which the tonic chord has its root in both bass and soprano.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perfect cadence¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

They remained there, tucked into his memory, deep within a cave of abstract thoughts: information and ideas about pawns and squares to be used, discarded, or ignored—all in perfect cadence and synchronicity.

From Literature

Perfect Cadence — Same as authentic cadence.

From Literature

That meant nailing the perfect cadence and pressure each time.

From The Verge

There was silence as he cradled the tube, watching the crimson liquid drip, drip, drip in a perfect cadence into the cannula feeding it into his cancer-stricken body.

From Washington Times

There was silence as he cradled the tube, watching the crimson liquid drip, drip, drip in a perfect cadence into the cannula feeding it into his cancer-stricken body.

From Seattle Times