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Recent Examples of backbeat
My background is so much in bluegrass, and bluegrass is all about that choppy kind of backbeat thing with the mandolin.
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Time has eroded some of Fair’s quirks, turning him into a preservationist weirdo who still believes in the eternal truth of three chords and a backbeat.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
The ascent from quiet guitar picking to soul backbeat to power chords feels inevitable but satisfying.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Along with resonate vocals from both, credit Mars’ rhythmic instincts for including drums that power the urgency of the song’s lyrics, with fills nudging the chorus instead of existing merely as a backbeat.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
Time has eroded some of Fair’s quirks, turning him into a preservationist weirdo who still believes in the eternal truth of three chords and a backbeat.
—Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2025
The ascent from quiet guitar picking to soul backbeat to power chords feels inevitable but satisfying.
—Jon Pareles, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
Along with resonate vocals from both, credit Mars’ rhythmic instincts for including drums that power the urgency of the song’s lyrics, with fills nudging the chorus instead of existing merely as a backbeat.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backbeat
Noun
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As for the rest of the offense, which has struggled to find a rhythm in training camp, this week's joint practices with the Miami Dolphins in Allen Park should answer some questions.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The center of attention will be the heart-pounding rhythms of Fushu Daiko’s taiko drumming shows, with three performances scheduled each day at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Morikami Theater.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In a world where threats emerge by the minute and regulations evolve constantly, this cadence is inadequate.—
Leo Patching,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pascal plays Ezra, the verbal member of the duo, whose swagger and cowboy cadence are a surefire signifier of impending shoot-outs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Both Coleman and Richardson won gold at the world championships in 2023 for the 4x100 meter.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Dutch brand currently has four projects over 80 meters (262 feet) under construction.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Backbeat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backbeat. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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