Offbeat
Type: adjective
Pronunciation: /awf-beet/
Also spelled or known as: Off Beat, Off-Beat
Related: Rhythm
What does Offbeat mean? Not aligned with the expected rhythm, tempo, or timing of music.
Offbeat can describe a performance that is rhythmically late, early, or intentionally placed between beats.
Offbeat synonyms: Off Beat, Out of Time, Off Rhythm
Example sentence: “The rapper sounded offbeat during the freestyle.”
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