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upbeat
1. adjective
a) Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

The notes are easy, but its an upbeat tune and should be played fairly quickly.

b) Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

Though he had bad news, he ended with an upbeat forecast for the future.

Ant: downbeat
2. noun
An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

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