Downbeat — What Is It?
The downbeat marks the beginning of a measure and often carries a natural metric accent.
Rhythm
Downbeat
The first beat of a measure.
The downbeat marks the beginning of a measure and often carries a natural metric accent.
Related Terms
♪BeatThe basic unit of regular musical pulse.›♪Eighth noteA note value half as long as a quarter note.›♪Half noteA note value lasting two quarter notes.›♪Quarter noteA common note value often used as the beat unit.›♪RestA symbol representing a measured silence.›♪SyncopationEmphasis placed away from expected strong beats.›
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