Syncopated
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/
Syncopated (adjective)
- Having a rhythm where some beats are unexpected or off the usual pattern.
- Describing a word that has been shortened by removing sounds or letters from the middle.
Examples
- The band played a syncopated rhythm that got everyone dancing.
- Jazz often features syncopated beats that surprise the listener.
Common collocations: syncopated rhythm, syncopated beat, play syncopated, syncopated form, use syncopated