downbeat
US /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
UK /ˈdaʊn.biːt/
1.
pesimis, murung
pessimistic or despondent
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Despite the positive news, he remained downbeat about the future.
Meskipun ada berita positif, dia tetap pesimis tentang masa depan.
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The team was feeling downbeat after losing the championship game.
Tim merasa sedih setelah kalah di pertandingan final kejuaraan.
1.
ketukan pertama, ketukan kuat
the first beat of a bar in music, typically the strongest accent
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The conductor emphasized the downbeat to start the piece.
Konduktor menekankan ketukan pertama untuk memulai lagu.
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Every musician needs to feel the downbeat to stay in sync.
Setiap musisi perlu merasakan ketukan pertama agar tetap sinkron.