強きょう拍はく

noun

downbeat; accented beat

In music, the first beat of a measure, typically emphasized. Contrasts with 弱拍 (upbeat).

See also: 弱拍

• 指し揮き者しゃは強きょう拍はくでタクトを振ふり下おろす。

  The conductor brings the baton down on the downbeat.

• この曲きょくは強きょう拍はくがはっきりしていて踊おどりやすい。

  This piece has a clear downbeat and is easy to dance to.