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Musical Upbeat Crossword Clue
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ARSIS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ARSIS
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ARSIS" which means:
- noun
- • The stronger part of a musical measure: the part containing the beat.
- • The stronger part of a metrical foot: the part containing the long (heavy) syllable in quantitative meter, or the stressed syllable in a qualitative meter.
- • The elevation of the hand, or that part of the bar at which it is raised, in beating time; the weak or unaccented part of the bar, opposed to the thesis.
- • The elevation of the voice to a higher pitch in speaking.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The arsis of the hymn was upbeat and lively."
- • "In music, the arsis is often indicated by an upward stroke."
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| New York Times20 Feb 1983 | Down 59 | |
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