Speech Patterns

noun a rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

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• The pianist played the piece with perfect cadence.
• I love how the song has a nice cadence to it.
• The rapper's flow has a sick cadence.
• Her speech had a rhythmic cadence that captivated the audience.

noun a continuing sound, especially of a person's voice, that is unchanging in pitch and without intonation

adjective having a single unvarying tone

• The professor spoke in a monotone voice throughout the entire lecture.
• I can't stand listening to that teacher, he's so monotone.
• Her presentation was so boring, she sounded like a monotone robot.
• The city skyline was a monotone of grey buildings under the overcast sky.

adjective describing or relating to rhythm; having a strong rhythm or beat

• The orchestra played a beautiful rhythmical piece that captivated the audience.
• I love dancing to rhythmical music, it's so much fun!
• The beat of that song is so rhythmical, I can't help but bob my head to it.
• Her speech was so rhythmical and captivating, it felt like poetry in motion.

noun a style of playing music characterized by short, disconnected notes

adverb in a staccato manner

• The pianist played the staccato notes with precision and clarity.
• She tapped out the staccato rhythm on the table with her fingers.
• The rapper's flow was so staccato, it was hard to keep up with the lyrics.
• The staccato bursts of laughter filled the room with joy.