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Meaning of anacrusis

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

anacrusis

Pronunciation:/anəˈkɹuːsɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. An unstressed syllable at the start of a verse.

  2. An unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/anacrusis

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