Backbeat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Backbeat is a noun meaning (music) The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time.
Meaning
(music) The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time.
Example Sentences
Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music / Any old way you choose it / It's got a back beat, you can't lose it, / Any old time you use it
Word Forms
- backbeats
- back beat
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beat, breakbeat, battement, backup, trap, break.
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