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Define the cadence and its types and give one short worked example.

# Cadence and Its Types ## Definition A **cadence** is a melodic or harmonic formula that occurs at the end of a phrase, section, or piece, creating a sense of resolution or pause. It's essentially musical "punctuation." ## Types of Cadences ### 1. **Authentic Cadence (V - I)** - **Perfect Authentic Cadence (PAC)**: Both chords in root position, tonic in soprano - **Imperfect Authentic Cadence (IAC)**: V-I but with inversions or 3rd/5th in soprano - Effect: Strong, conclusive ending ### 2. **Plagal Cadence (IV - I)** - Known as the "Amen cadence" - Effect: Gentle, peaceful resolution ### 3. **Half Cadence (ends on V)** - Any chord progressing to V - Effect: Incomplete, questioning (like a comma) ### 4. **Deceptive Cadence (V - vi)** - V resolves to vi instead of I - Effect: Surprising, inconclusive --- ## Worked Example (in C Major) **Phrase: "Amazing Grace" (first line)** ``` "Amazing grace, how sweet the sound" C - F - C - G (Half Cadence - ends on V) "That saved a wretch like me" C - F - C G C (Perfect Authentic Cadence - V to I) ``` The half cadence creates continuation, while the PAC provides full closure.