: a steady pronounced rhythm stressing the second and fourth beats of a four-beat measure
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebAll of this seems like rich territory for an intergenerational family saga with music as its backbeat. Daniel D'addario, Variety, 8 Sep. 2022 Next to the original version, their backbeat is harder, the music just a little bit gnarlier. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2022 George’s sensitivity and introspection draw you in close, and Ringo is the groove, the swing, the backbeat. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 27 May 2022 At the center of this ballet mécanique is Haake, who nails diabolically tricky accents while somehow holding down a stoic backbeat groove. Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 15 Mar. 2022 Popular moods and tones are more dominant on this recording, with Cobbs’s rolling chords meshing with a backbeat, a rollicking march, and jaunty blues. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2022 From the simple backbeat to the light tropical flares throughout, the way in which this breezy track saunters on is not only refreshing but also allows listeners to fully realize the passion in Becerra’s delivery. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 28 Feb. 2022 Through it all, there's a backbeat of criticism from progressives who fear the court's slant to the right since the Trump Administration. Samuel Goldman, The Week, 9 Feb. 2022 The creeping backbeat of Tove Lo’s latest quickly pulls listeners into the dark and enticing world of Euphoria, the show for which this original song was created. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2022 See More