n. A downward stroke, especially one that is part of a sequence of alternating upward and downward strokes.
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n. A stroke made with a downward motion of the pen or pencil.
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n. a stroke normally made in a downward direction
Word Usage
"One of my favourite players, Herschel Sizemore, on his tuition DVD, states that the Monroe 'downstroke' style was just too hard for him to do, so he developed the 'other' Monroe style, the 'fiddle' style of playing."