Downbeat vs. Upbeat

Downbeatnoun

(music) The accented beat at the beginning of a bar (indicated by a conductor with a downward stroke).

Downbeatadjective

Sad or pessimistic.

Downbeatadjective

Cautiously optimistic.

Downbeatnoun

the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward).

Downbeatnoun

the first beat of a musical measure (as the conductor's arm moves downward)

Upbeatadjective

Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

Upbeatadjective

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

Upbeatnoun

An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

Upbeatnoun

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous;

Upbeatnoun

an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)

Upbeatadjective

pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

Upbeatnoun

(in music) an unaccented beat preceding an accented beat.

Upbeatadjective

cheerful; optimistic