Downbeat
Pronunciation: /daʊnˈbiːt/
Downbeat (adjective)
- Feeling sad or lacking energy; not cheerful or positive.
Examples
- The movie had a downbeat ending that left everyone feeling gloomy.
- The movie had a downbeat ending that made me feel sad.
Common collocations: downbeat mood, downbeat tone, strong downbeat, downbeat rhythm
Downbeat (noun)
- The first beat in a musical measure, often emphasized.
Examples
- The conductor emphasized the downbeat to keep the orchestra in sync.
- The downbeat is the first beat in a measure.