Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Dialogue, prose, pace & style · Working

Cadence

Also called: rhythm

ELI5

The audible or structural flow of language, action or repeated beats.

Used in conversation

“The cadence needs to land without a long explanation.”

Pitch context

A director may use this term to turn a broad intention into a specific performance or casting choice.

Why it matters: Helps describe how a story works on the page and how its dramatic parts fit together.

Connected terms

  • RhythmThe search label “Cadence” can route to both entries.
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