cadence

1. N-COUNT The cadence of someone's voice is the way their voice gets higher and lower as they speak. (声音的)抑扬顿挫[正式]

He recognized the Polish cadences in her voice. 他听出了她声音中抑扬顿挫的波兰腔。

2. N-COUNT A cadence is the phrase that ends a section of music or a complete piece of music. (一段或一整章音乐的)终止音节