顿挫

顿挫
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a transition (stop and change) in spoken sound, music or in brush strokes

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MEANING4 meanings

MEANING

  1. noun

    a transition (stop and change) in spoken sound, music or in brush strokes

    • His speech had a strong sense of rhythm and pause.

  2. noun

    a cadence

    • His speech had excellent rhythm and pacing.

  3. adjective

    punctuated by a transition

    • His speech had a strong rhythmic cadence with well-marked pauses.

  4. adjective

    with syncopated cadence (brush stroke in painting)

    • His speech had a strong and rhythmic tone with well-placed pauses.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A bowed head pauses in place, caught and unable to move forward.

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