Amen Cadence (Noun)
Meaning
A cadence (frequently ending church music) in which the chord of the subdominant precedes the chord of the tonic.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The choir brought the hymn to a close with a traditional amen_cadence, ending the service on a soaring note.
- The composer subtly altered the expected harmony to create a unique amen_cadence that surprised yet uplifted the congregation.
- In a typical manner for many hymns of the period, the closing verse saw the choir shifting into an amen_cadence, underscoring the solemnity of the moment.
- By incorporating an extended amen_cadence, the arranger was able to turn a familiar melody into a majestic anthem for the choral finale.
- The organist delicately led the choir through the transition into the amen_cadence, completing the communion rite with tranquility.