offbeat

In a 4/4 measure, the offbeat usually feels lighter than the downbeat.

用法提示：offbeat 是名词，指小节中不被重音强调的拍子。

When you listen to reggae, the guitar often strums on the offbeat.

用法提示：offbeat 在此是名词，表示节拍中的弱拍位置。

To keep the rhythm steady, the choir director asked us to count the offbeat.

用法提示：offbeat 作名词，指小节中不强调的拍子，这里用作 count 的宾语。