ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (music) of a rhythm, modified by syncopation
  2. 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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