Downbeat
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Downbeat can have several meanings:
In Music Theory
In music performance and music theory, the "downbeat" is also the first beat of a measure in music. It is named for the downward stroke of the director or conductor's baton at the start of each measure. This differentiates it from the back beat on the even beats.In modern music, using common time (4/4), emphasis is rarely put on the downbeat first beat, though a notable exception is in funk. More often, emphasis is placed on the third beat, or on the back beats.
As A Musical Genre
"Downbeat" is another name for the musical genre also called downtempo, lounge, Trip Hop or chillout.Recommended Listening
- Casino by Violet Indiana.
- Dummy by Portishead.
- Fear of Fours by Lamb.
- Suicidal adage by Lendi Vexer
- The Magnificent Tree by Hooverphonic
External Links
- [Buzzoutroom Radio] - Chilled downbeat online radio.
- [Calmscape, The Chillout Lounge] - Chillout radio, portal for chillout, downbeat and ambient music.
- [properlychilled.com] - A website covering downtempo music and culture.
- [Tripofagia.com] - Website covering downtempo scene.
- [Lounge Productions] - Offering the finest in Downbeat, Headz, NuJazz, Dub...
See also
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