imperfect authentic cadence

noun

A cadence that does not fulfill the requirements to be considered a perfect authentic cadence

Meanings

nounimperfect authentic cadence (plural imperfect authentic cadences)

plural imperfect authentic cadences

  1. entertainmentA cadence that does not fulfill the requirements to be considered a perfect authentic cadence
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