cadences

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He couldn’t navigate transitions into and out of baks, the introductory rhythmic cadences of Senegalese sabar music.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

His patented lingo, cadences, body language and personal style revolutionized and rebuilt the foundation of modern California rap.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

He experiments with new tones and cadences; the beats bounce, the production is subdued, but innovative.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

Minaj kept her loopy bars in the newer “FTCU” on a tight leash, yanking her cadences tightly for effect over the twirling beat.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 11, 2024

Complicating matters is the fact that there are several competing systems for naming cadences.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones