Associations to the word «Downbeat»
Noun
Adjective
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
However many holy words you read, however many you speak,
what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?