cadence
rhythm / inflection / musical resolution / beat
Noun
pl: cadences
This term describes the melodic rise and fall of sound, evoking a sense of structured movement and predictability. In speech and poetry, it refers to the natural musicality of language, often signaling the end of a thought or a shift in emotion through pitch and tempo. In musical and military contexts, it denotes a formal resolution or a synchronized beat. It is a countable noun, though it can occasionally be used in an abstract sense to describe the general quality of rhythm.
Meanings
Noun
The rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words.
"The poet read the verses with a slow, melodic cadence."
Noun
A sequence of chords or notes that brings a musical phrase to a conclusion.
"The piece ended with a traditional perfect cadence."