backbeats
/ˈbækˌbiːts/
NOUN
1. Rhythmic accents on the second and fourth beats
Strong rhythmic accents placed on the second and fourth beats of a measure, especially in rock, pop, and other popular music.
1.1. Rock and popular music rhythm
Refers to the characteristic rhythmic emphasis that gives many popular music styles their driving pulse, usually played on a snare drum.
Synonyms
Examples
- The drummer played powerful backbeats throughout the performance.
- The song's energetic backbeats encouraged the audience to dance.
- The producer added crisp backbeats to give the track a stronger groove.