Anacrusis definition

Anacrusis

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Etymology

Modern , from , from , from + .

Noun

anacrusis (also known as a pick-up)

an unstressed syllable at the start of a verse
an unstressed note or notes before the first strong beat (or downbeat) of a phrase
- 1989: Then Etheridge poised his baton, jerked an upbeat, and made the violinists speak the low G and A of their anacrusis. (Burgess, Any Old Iron)

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