🥁syncopated

adjective
/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example Sentences

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

Synonyms

offbeat, rhythmic, accented, irregular

Antonyms

regular, steady

Collocations

syncopated rhythm, syncopated beat, syncopated music

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