De cadens
Example: De cadens aan het einde van het muziekstuk was indrukwekkend.
Definition
"De cadens" in music refers to a sequence of chords or a melodic passage that concludes a phrase, section, or entire piece, providing a sense of resolution or pause, often performed with expressive freedom to showcase the performer's skill.
Etymology
The term "de cadens" originates from the Italian word 'cadenza,' meaning a 'falling' or 'cadence.' It entered Dutch and other languages through Italian musical terminology, reflecting the ornamental and resolving nature of this musical passage. Did you know? Originally, cadences were improvised by performers to demonstrate virtuosity.
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"De cadens" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B2) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used words.
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