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"Upbeat" Definition

noun

Music An unaccented beat or beats that occur before the first beat of a measure. Also called anacrusis, pickup.
Music The upward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the beat that leads into a new measure.
An unaccented beat or portion of a beat in a musical measure.
The last beat of the measure.
An increase in activity or prosperity.

adjective

Informal Happy; cheerful.
Informal Optimistic: an upbeat business forecast.

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