plagal cadence

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Noun plagal cadence has 1 sense

plagal cadence, amen cadence - a cadence (frequently ending church music) in which the chord of the subdominant precedes the chord of the tonic
--₁ is a kind of cadence

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Plagal Cadence

Noun (Music): A musical cadence that moves from the subdominant (IV) chord to the tonic (I) chord, giving a sense of resolution and finality. It is commonly used in hymns and gospel music.

Example Sentence: The hymn ended with a beautiful plagal cadence, leaving the congregation feeling a deep sense of peace.

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