I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : the downstroke of the conductor indicating the first stressed beat of a musical composition ; also : any first beat : thesis
2. : an ictus or arsis : stress
3. : a decline in activity or prosperity : depressed condition
II. adjective
: pessimistic , gloomy , unhappy
a movie with a downbeat ending