The rhythm or beat of a sequence of sounds, for example in spoken language.
A04 Dance Hall of the Dead (04-06) p. 116
A05 Listening Woman (02-13), p. 124 A05 Listening Woman (02-13), p. 224
A06 People of Darkness (03-06) p. 96
Merriam-Webster Online 2015 Cadence. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cadence, accessed February 24, 2015.
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