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1offbeat

noun off·beat \ˈf-ˌbēt\

Definition of OFFBEAT

:  an unaccented beat or portion of a beat in a musical measure
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First Known Use of OFFBEAT

circa 1928

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

2offbeat

adjective off·beat \-ˈbēt\

: different from the ordinary, usual, or expected

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