Meaning
frequency, rhythm
- the regular timing or frequency of something
- rhythm or pace in speech, music, or movement
In a sentence
Le riunioni hanno cadenza mensile.
The meetings are held monthly.
Con quale cadenza fate i controlli?
How often do you do the checks?
La pubblicazione non ha una cadenza fissa.
The publication does not have a fixed schedule.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cadenza | feminine · singular |
| cadenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common with temporal expressions: a cadenza settimanale, mensile.
- In music and speech it can mean rhythm or cadence.
- Do not confuse with scadenza = deadline/expiry date.