DOWNBEAT


Meaning of DOWNBEAT in English

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

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