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upbeat
noun
An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.
"The conductor said: I give you three beats for nothing and then you come in on the upbeat."
adjective
Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.
"The notes are easy, but it's an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly."
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.
"He sounded upbeat when I talked to him."
Antonymsdownbeat
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