Syncopated
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsinkə(ʊ)ˌpeɪtəd/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Syncopated is an adjective meaning (grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope.
Meaning
(grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope.
More Meanings
- (music) of a rhythm, modified by syncopation
- simple past and past participle of syncopate
Example Sentences
At one point, her spidery abstractions gave way to a series of abruptly syncopated hits, like a deranged allusion to the Thelonious Monk tune “Evidence.”
Synonyms for syncopated
Depending on context, synonyms include rhythmic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rhythmic, apocopate, paroxytonic, apocopic, proparoxytonic, presyncopal.
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