Backbeats

/ˈbækbits/ noun

Plural of backbeat; multiple instances of the rhythmic accents on the second and fourth beats in musical measures.

From 'backbeat' + the regular plural suffix '-s'. This is simply the plural form of backbeat, used when discussing multiple measures or musical pieces featuring this rhythm technique.

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