upbeat
noun
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Pronunciation: /ʌpˈbit/ / /ˈʌpˌbit/
adj
Etymology: Etymology tree English up- English beat English upbeat From up- + beat.
- 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.
“Though he had bad news, he ended with an upbeat forecast for the future.”
“He sounded upbeat when I talked to him.”
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English up- English beat English upbeat From up- + beat.
- 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.”