upbeat

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Adjective 1.4.1 Antonyms 1.4.2 Translations 1.5 Noun 1.6 Anagrams

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• up-beat

[edit] Etymology

up- +‎ beat

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Adjective

upbeat (comparative more upbeat, superlative most upbeat)

1. Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

   The notes are easy, but it's an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly.

2. Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

   Though he had bad news, he ended with an upbeat forecast for the future.

[edit] Antonyms

• downbeat

[edit] Translations

[edit] Noun

upbeat (plural upbeats)

1. An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

[edit] Anagrams

• Anagrams of abeptu
• beat up, beat-up