CADENT Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

cadent

adjective

ˈkā-dᵊnt

Definition of cadent

as in rhythmic

marked by or occurring with a noticeable regularity in the rise and fall of sound the song's cadent repetitions quickly became mesmerizing

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rhythmic

Adjective

The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.

— Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Even the outro gives that familiar groove one final twist, carrying the chorus’ melodic and rhythmic framework into new lyrics rather than simply repeating the chorus again.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of rhythmic

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