<P> In Western musical theory , a cadence ( Latin cadentia , `` a falling '' ) is `` a melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of resolution ( finality or pause ) '' . A harmonic cadence is a progression of ( at least ) two chords that concludes a phrase , section , or piece of music . A rhythmic cadence is a characteristic rhythmic pattern that indicates the end of a phrase . A cadence is labelled more or less `` weak '' or `` strong '' depending on its sense of finality . While cadences are usually classified by specific chord or melodic progressions , the use of such progressions does not necessarily constitute a cadence -- there must be a sense of closure , as at the end of a phrase . Harmonic rhythm plays an important part in determining where a cadence occurs . </P>
<P> In Western musical theory , a cadence ( Latin cadentia , `` a falling '' ) is `` a melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of resolution ( finality or pause ) '' . A harmonic cadence is a progression of ( at least ) two chords that concludes a phrase , section , or piece of music . A rhythmic cadence is a characteristic rhythmic pattern that indicates the end of a phrase . A cadence is labelled more or less `` weak '' or `` strong '' depending on its sense of finality . While cadences are usually classified by specific chord or melodic progressions , the use of such progressions does not necessarily constitute a cadence -- there must be a sense of closure , as at the end of a phrase . Harmonic rhythm plays an important part in determining where a cadence occurs . </P>
where does cadence appear in a piece of music
where does cadence appear in a piece of music
concludes a phrase , section , or piece of music
concludes a phrase , section , or piece of music