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upbeat

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

1up·beat

noun \ˈəp-ˌbēt\

Definition of UPBEAT

1
: an unaccented beat or portion of a beat in a musical measure; specifically : the last beat of the measure
2
: an increase in activity or prosperity <business that is on the upbeat>

First Known Use of UPBEAT

1869

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

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