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A cadence is formed by the two chords that come at the end of a musical phrase

When a piece in a minor key finishes with a major chord

V-I, sounds final and complete.

IV-I, also sounds complete, but not as strong. Used for the “Amen” at the end of hymns.

I -V, unfinished feel to the music.

V-VI, expect it to go to the tonic as in a perfect cadence, but instead it goes to the VI chord – so is the surprise cadence