Downbeat

The orchestra entered on the downbeat of the conductor's baton.

The Scottish Reel should be played with a strong downbeat on the first note of each bar.

The Central Bank issued a downbeat assessment of the economic prospects for the next financial year.

Everyone was exhausted, so the party was a somewhat downbeat affair.

Don't anticipate the downbeat.

These difficult times have me feeling downbeat.

He sounded downbeat when asked about his future plans.

She carried herself with a quiet downbeat grace.