A cadence is formed by two chords at the end of a passage of music.
Perfect cadences sound as though the music has come to an end.
Interrupted cadences are 'surprise' cadences. You think you're going to hear a perfect cadence, but you get a minor chord instead.
Imperfect cadences sound unfinished. They sound as though they want to carry on to complete the music properly.
Plagal cadences sound finished. Plagal cadences are often used at the end of hymns.
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