<P> In Western musical theory, a cadence (Latin cadentia, "a falling") is "a melodic or harmonic configuration that creates a sense of resolution (finality or pause)". A harmonic cadence is a progression of (at least) two chords that concludes a phrase, section, or piece of music . A rhythmic cadence is a characteristic rhythmic pattern that indicates the end of a phrase . A cadence is labelled more or less "weak" or "strong" depending on its sense of finality . While cadences are usually classified by specific chord or melodic progressions, the use of such progressions does not necessarily constitute a cadence--there must be a sense of closure, as at the end of a phrase . Harmonic rhythm plays an important part in determining where a cadence occurs . </P> <P> Cadences are strong indicators of the tonic or central pitch of a passage or piece . Edward Lowinsky proposed that the cadence was the "cradle of tonality". </P>

Where does cadence appear in a piece of music