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[Noun] | "down*beat" | \ ˈdau̇n-ˌbēt \
1: the downward stroke of a conductor indicating the principally accented note of a measure of music; also : the first beat of a measure
2: a decline in activity or prosperity
Origin: 1766 ;
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[Adjective] | "downbeat"
1: pessimistic, gloomy
Origin: 1950 ;
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[Adjective] | "downbeat"
1: emphasizing or expecting the worst;
* e.g., " ... a downbeat prediction for the company's sales performance in the upcoming year "
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[ "downbeat" ]
1: The first beat of a measure of music. Refers to the downward motion displayed by a conductor on beat one.
In the music industry, the time when a recording session or live show is scheduled to begin. Everything must be set up and ready to go before this time. Often ignored by big stars with bigger egos.
* e.g., ... After the grand pause in measure 30, watch for the downbeat.
The downbeat was at 10:00, but the singer didn't even show up at the studio until 12:00.
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