Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a cadence, especially in music, or relating to the final phrase of a musical composition

“The cadential chord resolved the tension built up throughout the piece.”

2. noun

a cadence, especially the final cadence of a musical composition

“The cadential played a crucial role in the piece’s conclusion.”

3. noun

a musical phrase or section that leads to the final cadence

“The composer structured the piece with a series of cadential that built up to the final resolution.”