imperfect cadence
noun
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a
: an authentic cadence in which one or both of the final chords are inverted
b
: an authentic cadence in which the highest note of the final chord is the third or fifth compare perfect cadence
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“Imperfect cadence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/imperfect%20cadence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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