ca·dence 
/ˈkeɪdn̩s/ noun
plural ca·denc·es /ˈkeɪdn̩s/ noun 1 : a regular beat or rhythm [count] ▪ the steady cadence of the drums [noncount] ▪ Oars moved back and forth in smooth cadence. 2 [count] : the way a person's voice changes by gently rising and falling while he or she is speaking
▪ He speaks with a soft Southern cadence. 3 [count] : an ending part of a piece of music
▪ He speaks with a soft Southern cadence.
