Cadenza
kuh-den-zuh
Origin:Latin
Meaning:A decorative solo performed in a piece of music, such as a concerto, usually near the end
Cadenza is a lyrical gender-neutral name popularized in America, stemming from Italian and Latin origins. The Italian word cadenza refers to “a decorative solo performed in a piece of music, such as a concerto, usually near the end.” Like Cadence, Cadenza derives from the Latin root cadentia, meaning "to fall" or “a falling.” This musical style of falling notes and chords is a timeless technique still used in music today. But a cadenza is where the soloist shines, so your little Cadenza can flow through life with a name that sounds like an uplifting melody.
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Behind the Name, Cadenza, September 2024
WordSense Dictionary, cadenza
Online Etymology Dictionary, cadenza (n.), September 2017
WordSense Dictionary, cadence
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