English Dictionary

plagal cadence

noun

(music) A falling cadence in which a subdominant chord precedes the tonic; especially used in an ending Amen.

The plagal cadence is commonly used in gospel music.

意味（1）

(music) A falling cadence in which a subdominant chord precedes the tonic; especially used in an ending Amen.

A fellow could rely on Market Street only so far, and then even that began to get discouraging, plagal cadences on parlor pianos, bright lights, and mirrors to the contrary notwithstanding.