cadenza perfetta
Definition of the Italian term cadenza perfetta in music:
- perfect cadence (cadence in which the dominant is followed by the tonic, both chords are in root position, and the uppermost tone of the tonic is the tonic note)
Language
Italian
Singular
cadenza perfetta
Plural
cadenze perfette
Related terms
Italian musical terms related to cadenza perfetta:
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- cadenza evitata – deceptive cadence, interrupted cadence (cadence in...
- cadenza imperfetta – half cadence, imperfect cadence (cadence ending on...
- cadenza plagale – plagal cadence (cadence in which the subdominant i...
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