beat

noun B2

Meaning

A "beat" refers to a rhythmic unit in music or poetry, as well as a regular or repeated pattern of activity or behavior.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "beat" with "beet," which refers to a type of vegetable.

Example Sentences

I love the beat of this new song .
The steady beat of the drums guided the marching soldiers .
What is the main beat of this song ?

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