noun
Rare music term for the unaccented beat, especially the last beat of a measure leading into the next downbeat. Contrasts with 弱拍 (weak beat) and 強拍 (strong beat).
See also: 弱拍
指揮者は上拍でタクトを上げる。
The conductor raises the baton on the upbeat.
この曲は上拍から始まる。
This piece starts on an upbeat.