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Syncopating: meaning, definitions and examples

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syncopating

 

[ หˆsษชล‹.kษ™.peษช.tษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

music rhythm

Syncopating refers to a rhythmic technique in music where the normal flow of the rhythm is disrupted by stressing beats or parts of beats that are typically unstressed. This creates a feeling of surprise and emphasis, often making the music more engaging. It is widely used in various genres like jazz and funk.

Synonyms

displacement, irregularity, offbeat.

Examples of usage

  • The drummer was syncopating the main melody.
  • Many jazz musicians enjoy syncopating their solos.
  • The song features syncopating rhythms throughout.
  • Dance music often includes syncopating beats.

Translations

Translations of the word "syncopating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sรญncope

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเค‚เค•เฅ‹เคชเฅ‡เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Synkope

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sinkopasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะฝะบะพะฟัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ synkopa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒณใ‚ณใƒšใƒผใ‚ทใƒงใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท syncopation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sรญncopa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท senkopasyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์ฝ”ํŽ˜์ด์…˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฒุงู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ synkopa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ synkopa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ‡ๅˆ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sinkopacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ synkรณpation

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะธะฝะบะพะฟะฐั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒœแƒ™แƒแƒžแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sinkopasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sรญncopa

Etymology

The term 'syncopate' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the Latin 'syncopare,' which means 'to cut off' or 'to shorten.' This Latin word itself comes from 'syn-' meaning 'together' and 'copiare,' meaning 'to strike.' Over time, the meaning evolved to describe a specific rhythmic alteration in music where certain beats are anticipated or delayed, leading to a compelling and unexpected variation in the music's timing. The concept gained more prominence in the 19th and 20th centuries, closely associated with the rise of jazz music, where syncopated rhythms played a crucial role in creating the genre's unique sound. Syncopation has since become a defining characteristic of various musical styles, enriching the rhythmic complexity and expressiveness of contemporary compositions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,634, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.