Downbeat
Downbeat noun - The first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward).
Music
Music noun - An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner.
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Synonyms for Music
Downbeat and music are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downbeat" instead a noun "Music".
Both words in one sentence
- SWAT 3's music switches between a downbeat and a more frantic version of the same tune depending on whether you're in stealth or dynamic mode.
Source: Variable Mix -
The Sonic hack Sonic 1 Color Contrast alters the game's levels to be completely gray, along with the music being more downbeat.
Source: Monochrome to Color - Into the Woods: The Disney castle has no fireworks, there is no music, the bay in front of the castle is much wider and the color scheme is very dark and downbeat.
Source: Logo Joke / Disney
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