Cadence
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Balanced, rhythmic flow. The measure or beat of movement. The general inflection or modulation of the voice. A chord progression that comes at the closing of a musical phrase. A fall in inflection of a speaker's voice, such as at the end of a sentence. A dance move which ends a phrase. The rhythm and sequence of a series of actions. The number of steps per minute. The number of revolutions per minute of the cranks or pedals of a bicycle. A chant that is sung by military personnel while running or marching; a jody call.
Metre
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités). It is equal to (approximately 39.37) imperial inches.The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To measure with a metering device.To put into metrical form.