👉 A "cadenza" in music is a short, rhythmic line of repeated notes or phrases that are used in various musical genres to create a sense of rhythm and melody. This type of chord progression is often associated with Italian Baroque music, where it was used in works like Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem. The term "cadenza" has been used by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, who wrote many pieces using cadenzas to create a sense of harmony and