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downbeat

UK
/ˈdaʊn.biːt/
US
/ˈdaʊn.biːt/

Translations

downbeatnoun
downbeats
pl
UK
/ˈdaʊnbiːt/
US
/ˈdaʊnˌbit/
temps fortMusique : premier temps d’une mesure, accentué.
The conductor marked the downbeat before the orchestra began.
Le chef d’orchestre a marqué le temps fort avant que l’orchestre ne commence.
Additional translations
downtempoMusique électronique : genre au tempo lent et atmosphère douce.
Synonyms
depression
gloom
melancholy
sadness
despondency
downbeatadjective
more downbeat
Comp.
most downbeat
Super.
UK
/ˈdaʊn.biːt/
US
/ˈdaʊn.biːt/
Her downbeat comments worried the whole team.
Ses commentaires pessimistes ont inquiété toute l’équipe.
He looked downbeat after hearing the bad news.
Il avait l’air maussade après avoir appris la mauvaise nouvelle.
lentMusique : tempo lent, ambiance détendue.
The DJ chose a downbeat track for the late-night set.
Le DJ a choisi un morceau lent pour le set de fin de soirée.
Additional translations
morose
Synonyms
gloomy
pessimistic
dejected
melancholy
disheartened
dismal
bleak
Antonyms
upbeat

Definitions

downbeatnoun
The first beat in a measure, often emphasized in music.
The conductor signaled the orchestra with a strong downbeat to start the symphony.
A genre of electronic music known for its slow tempos and mellow atmosphere; downtempo.
He prefers downbeat when studying because the gentle rhythms help him concentrate.
downbeatadjective
Having a pessimistic or gloomy outlook.
The team's downbeat attitude made it difficult to stay motivated during the project.
Low in energy or enthusiasm; subdued.
The party had a downbeat vibe, with soft music and dim lighting.
Relating to or characterized by a slow tempo and relaxed feel, especially in certain styles of music.
The DJ switched to a downbeat track to ease the crowd into the late-night vibe.
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