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Definition of Plagal cadence
1. Noun. A cadence (frequently ending church music) in which the chord of the subdominant precedes the chord of the tonic.
Definition of Plagal cadence
1. Noun. (music) A falling cadence in which a subdominant chord precedes the tonic; especially used in an ending Amen. ¹
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Plagal Cadence
Literary usage of Plagal cadence
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Material Used in Musical Composition: A System of Harmony Designed by Percy Goetschius (1913)
"2) The plagal cadence. See par. 187. — *3) The rhythm in bass, in the first two
measures, is irregular, the heavier note occupying the lighter beat (par. ..."
2. Modern Music and Musicians by Louis Charles Elson (1918)
"It consists of the progression from the subdominant to the tonic, and is known
as the plagal cadence. It survives in the Amen with which it is the ..."
3. Intervals, Chords and Ear Training for Young Pianoforte Students by Jean Parkman Brown (1897)
"The plagal cadence. A close formed by the subdominant chord followed by tonic
chord is called a plagal cadence. plagal cadences. bc 105. ..."
4. Intervals, Chords and Ear Training for Young Pianoforte Students by Jean Parkman Brown (1897)
"The plagal cadence. A close formed by the subdominant chord followed by the tonic
chord is called a plagal cadence. 105. < The subdominant tone in the bass ..."
5. The Musiclover's Handbook: Containing (1) a Pronouncing Dictionary of by John Herbert Clifford (1911)
"Placidly, quietly. Placido (It.) (plah-chee'-do). Placid; quiet. plagal cadence.
From subdominant to tonic: Plagal Scales or ..."
6. The Material Used in Musical Composition: A System of Harmony Designed by Percy Goetschius (1913)
"2) The plagal cadence. See par. 187. — *3) The rhythm in bass, in the first two
measures, is irregular, the heavier note occupying the lighter beat (par. ..."
7. Modern Music and Musicians by Louis Charles Elson (1918)
"It consists of the progression from the subdominant to the tonic, and is known
as the plagal cadence. It survives in the Amen with which it is the ..."
8. Intervals, Chords and Ear Training for Young Pianoforte Students by Jean Parkman Brown (1897)
"The plagal cadence. A close formed by the subdominant chord followed by tonic
chord is called a plagal cadence. plagal cadences. bc 105. ..."
9. Intervals, Chords and Ear Training for Young Pianoforte Students by Jean Parkman Brown (1897)
"The plagal cadence. A close formed by the subdominant chord followed by the tonic
chord is called a plagal cadence. 105. < The subdominant tone in the bass ..."
10. The Musiclover's Handbook: Containing (1) a Pronouncing Dictionary of by John Herbert Clifford (1911)
"Placidly, quietly. Placido (It.) (plah-chee'-do). Placid; quiet. plagal cadence.
From subdominant to tonic: Plagal Scales or ..."
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