noun

downbeat

Downbeat (noun) means the accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

noun

The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

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Etymology

From down + beat.

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What is the meaning of downbeat?

"downbeat" (noun) means the accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).