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Landini cadence.

Cadences typically used in Western music from the 17th through the 21st century.

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half cadence authentic cadence plagal cadence deceptive cadence Landini cadence perfect cadence harmony key basso continuo microtonal music chromaticism appoggiatura consonance and dissonance chord polytonality suspension

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