ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include beat, breakbeat, battement, backup, trap, break.

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