Musical Dictionary

get down

Definition (verb): lower (one’s body) as by kneeling

Example: Get down on your knees!

Definition (verb): move something or somebody to a lower position

Example: take down the vase from the shelf

Definition (verb): alight from (a horse)

Definition (verb): pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

Example: Swallow the raw fish–it won’t kill you!

Definition (verb): lower someone’s spirits; make downhearted

Example: These news depressed her

Definition (verb): lower someone’s spirits; make downhearted

Example: The bad state of her child’s health demoralizes her

Definition (verb): put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: We began working at dawn

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: Who will start?

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: Get working as soon as the sun rises!

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: The first tourists began to arrive in Cambodia

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: He began early in the day

Definition (verb): take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: Let’s get down to work now