big beat

noun

variants often Big Beat

: music (such as rock) characterized by a heavy persistent beat

Examples of big beat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The same-store sales numbers were the big beat on Wall Street expectations. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 May 2026

On organic growth, beauty was the star with a big beat. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026

Dynamic lighting and a tight backing band added to the flair, punching up big beats and finishing tracks with a measure or two of extra live flourish. — Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 19 Mar. 2026

The defensiveness disguises the admission that With Heaven on Top does indeed boast a robust production, one teeming with horns and backing vocals, all set to a big beat designed to echo throughout the stadiums Bryan now headlines. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 13 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for big beat

• amit
• athlete
• backseat
• blackfeet
• broadsheet
• browbeat
• buckwheat
• compete
• compleat
• complete
• conceit
• concrete