upbeat

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Synonyms: upbear, unbeat, up-beat

Antonyms: upbear, unbeat, up-beat

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Adjective

1. Having a [[fast]] [[pace]], [[tempo]], or [[beat]].
2. Having a [[positive]], [[lively]], or [[perky]] [[tone]], [[attitude]], etc.

Noun

1. An [[unaccented]] [[beat]] at the start of a musical phrase.

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