Here are the 4 most common Traditional Cadences:
AUTHENTIC CADENCE: V! I DOMINANT! TONIC
Also known as Complete Cadence or Full Cadence
The most widely used cadence. A ‘Perfect’ Authentic Cadence has both
chords in Root position with the Melody resolving to the Tonic.
PLAGAL CADENCE: IV! I SUB-DOMINANT! TONIC
Also known as the Church Cadence or Amen Cadence
The Chords of the traditional “AMEN” at the end of most classic hymns
HALF CADENCE: II! V (SEC. DOMINANT)!
DOMINANT
Also known as an Imperfect Cadence or Half Close Cadence
Common at the midway point of a Verse or Chorus
DECEPTIVE CADENCE: V! vi DOMINANT! SUB-MEDIANT
Also known as False Cadence or Interrupted Cadence