What is a cadence?

In music, a cadence is a progression of chords that creates a sense of resolution or finality. Cadences are often used at the end of phrases or sections of music. There are many different types of cadences, but some of the most common include the following:

- Perfect cadence: This is the strongest and most conclusive type of cadence and consists of a V–I progression (5 to 1 chord). Perfects cadences resolve with an authentic cadence. (Do to Ti then to Do)

- Imperfect cadence: This type of cadence creates a stronger sensation for tension or continuation instead of finality by using a chord other than I in the final portion of the progression

- Plagal cadence: This is cadence type is used during more relaxed sections and consist of chords IV–I which create the plagal motion

Cadences are an important part of music theory and composition, and they can be used to create a wide variety of musical effects.

In addition to the cadences listed above, there are also many other types of cadences, such as the deceptive cadence, the interrupted cadence, and the Phrygian cadence. Each type of cadence has its own unique sound and function, and can be used to create a variety of different musical effects.