Downbeat

Meaning

Noun

●

In Music:

The

at the

of a

(indicated by a

with a

stroke).

Adj

●

Sad or pessimistic.

●

Cautiously optimistic.

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Origin

downbeat

English

beat

English

beten

Middle English (1100-1500)

beatan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

down-

English

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