Associations to the word «Downbeat»

Wiktionary

DOWNBEAT, noun. (music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke)
DOWNBEAT, adjective. Sad or pessimistic

Dictionary definition

DOWNBEAT, noun. The first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward).

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi