off beat

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off beat — adjective

1. unusual or unconventional, not following the usual style

1.形容詞
釋義

unusual or unconventional, not following the usual style

例句

The movie has an offbeat sense of humor.

2. in music, not on the main beat; syncopated

2.形容詞
釋義

in music, not on the main beat; syncopated

例句

Jazz often uses offbeat rhythms.