Word of the Day: Cadence

Ravi: Hey everyone, have you heard the word "cadence" before?

Simran: Cadence? That sounds familiar. What does it mean?

Ali: I think it has something to do with rhythm, right?

Ravi: Exactly! Cadence refers to the rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words. In Hindi, it means लय या ताल।

Meaning and Pronunciation (अर्थ और उच्चारण)

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪdəns/

Meaning: The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.

History and Etymology (इतिहास और व्युत्पत्ति)

Ravi: The word "cadence" has its roots in the late Middle English period. It comes from the Old Italian word "cadenza," which in turn derives from the Latin word "cadentia," meaning "a falling." The concept of cadence as a rhythmic flow became common in the 16th century, especially in poetry and music.

Synonyms (समानार्थी शब्द)

• Rhythm (ताल)
• Beat (बीट)
• Tempo (गति)
• Flow (प्रवाह)

Antonyms (विलोम शब्द)

• Disruption (विघटन)
• Disorder (अव्यवस्था)
• Chaos (अराजकता)
• Irregularity (अनियमितता)

Examples (उदाहरण)

Simran: Can you give us some examples?

Ravi: Sure!

English: The cadence of the waves on the shore was calming and mesmerizing.

Hindi: किनारे पर लहरों की लय शांत और सम्मोहक थी।

English: She loved the cadence of his voice as he read poetry aloud.

Hindi: जब वह कविता जोर से पढ़ता था तो उसे उसकी आवाज़ की लय बहुत पसंद थी।

English: The marching band's cadence kept everyone in perfect step.

Hindi: मार्चिंग बैंड की लय ने सभी को एकदम सही कदम में रखा।

Interactive Quiz (इंटरएक्टिव क्विज़)

1. What does 'cadence' mean?

A type of food The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words A kind of dance

2. Which of the following is a synonym for 'cadence'?

Chaos Tempo Disorder

3. The __________ of his speech was very soothing.

cadence irregularity chaos