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DOWNBEAT [3 records]

Record 1 1985-10-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Musicology
DEF

The first (accented) beat of a measure, so called because a conductor ordinarily moves his hand or baton downward at the beginning of a measure.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Musicologie
DEF

abaissement de la main qui marque le temps fort de la mesure.

CONT

L'usage actuel le plus fréquent attribue au posé (thesis) l'appui rythmique dont le levé (arsis) n'est que la préparation ou la répercussion (...)

Spanish

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Record 2 1978-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Swimming
CONT

The right leg starts the downbeat by driving downward with the upper leg and a simultaneous bending at the knee (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Natation
CONT

Le bras gauche termine sa poussée tandis que la jambe gauche effectue un battement descendant vigoureux et que la jambe droite remonte vers la surface.

Spanish

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Record 3 1978-06-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Swimming
CONT

The right leg starts the downbeat by driving downward with the upper leg and a simultaneous bending at the knee (...)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Natation
DEF

le membre inférieur tout entier en extension s'enfonce dans l'eau; le genou se fléchit légèrement à la fin du mouvement.

Spanish

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