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Meaning of backbeat | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time.

Equivalents

Svenska baktakt

Examples

“Just let⟳ me hear⟳ some of that rock and roll music / Any old way you choose⟳ it / It's got a back beat⟳, you can't lose⟳ it, / Any old time you use⟳ it”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

backbench Backbencher Backbenchers backbend Backbite backbiter

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