Backbeat

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Noun

1. (music) The sharp accent on the second and fourth beats of rock music in 4/4 time.Just let me hear some of that rock and roll music
   Any old way you choose it
   It's got a back beat, you can't lose it,
   Any old time you use it
   It's gotta be rock and roll music
   If you wanna dance with me - Chuck Berry - Rock and Roll Music