backbeat

back·beat

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-beet]
- /ˈbækˌbit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-beet]
- /ˈbækˌbit/

Definitions of backbeat word

noun backbeat the second and fourth beats of a bar written in even time or, in more complex time signatures, the last beat of the bar 3
noun backbeat in popular music, a primary accent on the second and fourth beats of a four-beat measure 3
noun backbeat a secondary or supplementary beat, as by a jazz drummer. 1
noun backbeat A strong accent on one of the normally unaccented beats of the bar, used especially in jazz and popular music. 1
noun backbeat (music) The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time. 0

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Parts of speech for Backbeat

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backbeat popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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