Cadenceswithin
Cadenceswithin is a term used in music theory to describe cadential events that occur inside a larger tonal area rather than at the formal boundary of a phrase. The name combines cadence with within to signal that the closure or pause happens within a subphrase or secondary unit, while the broader musical structure continues.
A cadenceswithin refers to a moment of harmonic closure, tonic refreshment, or strong rhythmic cadence that
Internal cadences can serve several analytic purposes: they clarify local tonal goals, create structural checkpoints within
What counts as a cadenceswithin can include internal authentic cadences, internal half cadences, or internal deceptive
Relation to conventional cadences
Cadenceswithin does not denote a separate class of cadence but highlights the internal functioning of common