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downbeat

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Downbeat (noun) means (music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.

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(music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Etymology

Formed from down and beat.

Antonyms

upbeat

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Rhymes for downbeat

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What is the meaning of downbeat?

"downbeat" (noun) means (music) The strong first beat of a bar, shown by a conductor's downward hand movement.

What is the opposite of downbeat?

The opposite of "downbeat" is upbeat.

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