1. plural of cadency; the quality of having a rhythmic flow or falling inflection, especially in speech or music
Usage: often used in musical or poetic contexts
2. plural of cadency; in heraldry, marks of distinction used to differentiate branches of a family
Usage: heraldic term; technical

Examples

• The poet's use of cadencies created a musical quality in the verse.
• The speaker's cadencies rose and fell with emotional intensity.
• In heraldry, cadencies help distinguish younger sons from the eldest heir.
• The cadencies of the melody made it memorable and easy to sing.
• Different cadencies in the dialogue revealed each character's emotional state.