downbeat

• Die erste betonte Zählzeit eines Taktes, die vom Dirigenten durch eine Abwärtsbewegung des Taktstocks angezeigt wird.

A noun referring to the first beat of a musical measure, typically indicated by a downward motion of a conductor's arm.

1. First beat of a measureB2formal

   The first and strongest beat of a musical measure, typically indicated by a downward motion of a conductor's baton or hand.

   Schlag eins

   • The conductor gave a clear downbeat to start the symphony.
   • The orchestra played the downbeat with great force.
   • Musicians must count carefully to enter on the downbeat.

   Synonymethesis

   Antonymeupbeat