THESAURUS

Downbeat Thesaurus

(music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

Antonyms for Downbeat

Common opposites include upbeat.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nystagmus, pessimistic, sad, glum, accent, downstroke.

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What is an antonym for downbeat?

Possible antonyms include upbeat.

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