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Downbeat
The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
📖 Definitions of "Downbeat"
noun
- 1
The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).
adjective
- 1
Sad or pessimistic.
"He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans."
- 2
Cautiously optimistic.
"She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace."
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