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authentic cadence

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: perfect cadence, closed cadence

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From authentic + cadence.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: authentischer Schluss — cadence where dominant chord resolves to the root chord
  • Icelandic: aðalendir — cadence where dominant chord resolves to the root chord
  • Spanish: cadencia auténtica — cadence where dominant chord resolves to the root chord