upbeat

noun

An unaccented beat or beats that occur before the first beat of a measure.

noun

The upward stroke made by a conductor to indicate the beat that leads into a new measure.

adjective

Optimistic.

adjective

Happy; cheerful.

adjective

Having a fast pace, tempo, or beat.

adjective

Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

noun

An unaccented beat at the start of a musical phrase.

adjective

pleasantly (even unrealistically) optimistic

noun

an unaccented beat (especially the last beat of a measure)

noun

a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous