Syncopated
adjective
Relating to music in which some notes or beats are shorter or not stressed, for an interesting rhythm.
The jazz band played a syncopated melody that excited the audience.
Often appears as...
- syncopated rhythm
- syncopated beat
adjective
In grammar, relating to a word in which sounds or letters have been left out.
'Gon' and 'Gonna' are syncopated forms of 'Going to'.
Often appears as...
- syncopated forms
- syncopated word
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
Relating to music in which some notes or beats are shorter or not stressed, for an interesting rhythm.
The jazz band played a syncopated melody that excited the audience.
Often appears as...
- syncopated rhythm
- syncopated beat
adjective
In grammar, relating to a word in which sounds or letters have been left out.
'Gon' and 'Gonna' are syncopated forms of 'Going to'.
Often appears as...
- syncopated forms
- syncopated word
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Music Genre
Syncopated rhythms are common in jazz, hip-hop, and reggae music.
The reggae artist used syncopated beats to give the song a relaxed vibe.
Pro Tip 2/3Dance Movements
In dancing, syncopated steps often look unexpected and add excitement.
The dancers performed with syncopated footwork, surprising the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhythmic Surprise
Syncopated music can create a sense of surprise or off-balance, as the beat shifts.
Her syncopated playing made the familiar tune feel fresh and dynamic.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Genre
Syncopated rhythms are common in jazz, hip-hop, and reggae music.
The reggae artist used syncopated beats to give the song a relaxed vibe.
Pro Tip 2/3Dance Movements
In dancing, syncopated steps often look unexpected and add excitement.
The dancers performed with syncopated footwork, surprising the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhythmic Surprise
Syncopated music can create a sense of surprise or off-balance, as the beat shifts.
Her syncopated playing made the familiar tune feel fresh and dynamic.
Pro Tip 1/3Music Genre
Syncopated rhythms are common in jazz, hip-hop, and reggae music.
The reggae artist used syncopated beats to give the song a relaxed vibe.
Pro Tip 2/3Dance Movements
In dancing, syncopated steps often look unexpected and add excitement.
The dancers performed with syncopated footwork, surprising the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Rhythmic Surprise
Syncopated music can create a sense of surprise or off-balance, as the beat shifts.
Her syncopated playing made the familiar tune feel fresh and dynamic.
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Quote examples
David Draiman
American Musician
Don't get me wrong - we love our hip-hop, but in its own context. Rap has no place in our music. Is what we do rhythmic? Sure. Is it syncopated? Certainly. But our music has nothing to do with hip-hop.
Quote examples
James Turrell
American Artist
The lunar cycle within the solar season: that kind of syncopated rhythm is what life relates to.
Quote examples
David Draiman
American Musician
Don't get me wrong - we love our hip-hop, but in its own context. Rap has no place in our music. Is what we do rhythmic? Sure. Is it syncopated? Certainly. But our music has nothing to do with hip-hop.
Quote examples
James Turrell
American Artist
The lunar cycle within the solar season: that kind of syncopated rhythm is what life relates to.
Example 1 of 2
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