offbeat

• Descreve algo fora do comum, pouco convencional ou excêntrico, que se afasta do padrão ou do tradicional. No ritmo musical, refere-se a um tempo fraco ou deslocado.

Describes something that is unconventional, unusual, or eccentric.

1. Unconventional or unusualB2informal

   Strikingly unconventional, eccentric, or not following the mainstream.

   Fora do comum

   • Her offbeat sense of humor always surprises people.
   • The film has an offbeat style that appeals to a niche audience.
   • He wore an offbeat outfit to the party, mixing patterns and colors.

   Sinônimosavant-gardeeccentricidiosyncraticnonconformistoddoutlandishquirkystrangeunconventionalunorthodoxunusualweird

   Antônimoscommonplaceconformingconventionalmainstreamnormalordinarytraditionaltypical

• Substantivo que designa o tempo fraco ou não acentuado de um compasso musical, frequentemente o último tempo, usado para criar variedade rítmica.

A noun referring to an unaccented beat in a musical measure, often the last beat, used to create rhythmic variety.

1. Unaccented beat in musicB2formal

   A beat that is not normally accented, especially the last beat of a measure, often used in syncopation.

   Tempo fraco

   • The drummer emphasized the offbeat to create a syncopated rhythm.
   • Jazz music often relies on playing notes on the offbeat.
   • The guitarist's strumming pattern highlighted the offbeat.

   Sinônimosupbeat