See also Ex.

20.
In the following: [Illustration: Example 30.

Fragment of Schumann.] the cadence-chord stands upon the secondary accent (3d beat) of the final measure.

This method of shifting the cadence forward is generally adopted in large species of measure (6-8, 9-8, and the like), and has been defined among the devices employed in disguising or _lightening_ the cadence.

In Ex.