plagal cadence (noun)

1. During the Renaissance, plagal cadences were commonly used in sacred music compositions.

2. The painting depicted a serene scene, with the use of plagal cadence in the accompanying hymn providing a peaceful atmosphere.

3. As the haunting music reached its climax, the composer cleverly incorporated a plagal cadence to intensify the sense of dread and horror.

4. In the futuristic world of the science fiction film, even the advanced alien civilization's religious chants contained the familiar plagal cadence.