noun

beats

Translation

beats, rhythms

The DJ played some cool beats.

This song has a great beat.

It beats staying home all day.

((some/the)) beats musical rhythms The producer is known for his unique beats.

It beats ((-ing)) it is better than (doing sth.) Working from home beats commuting every day.

Synonyms (music): rhythm, tempo, pulse

Plural of 'beat', from Old English 'bēatan'. The musical sense developed in the 20th century.

Think of the 'beats' of a drum or the electronic 'beats' in hip-hop music. Also, remember the idiom 'It beats...' meaning 'It's better than...'