Andalusian cadence

The Andalusian cadence is a descending chord progression strongly associated with flamenco, Spanish music, and many forms of popular song. It usually moves stepwise downward and is often heard in relation to the Phrygian mode or minor scale. MusicTales follows its broader influence in an article on the Andalusian cadence in pop music.

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