perfect cadence

English

Etymology

From perfect +‎ cadence.

Noun

perfect cadence (plural perfect cadences)

1. (music, chiefly UK) A cadence involving the resolution of the dominant chord (V) to the root chord (I).

   Synonyms: (chiefly US) authentic cadence, closed cadence

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with perfect authentic cadence.

Translations

cadence where dominant chord resolves to the root chord — see authentic cadence