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Definition syncopated in American English

syncopated adjective

adjective
/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtəd/
1

syncopated sounds or movements emphasize the weak beats instead of the strong beats

Example

syncopated dance rhythms

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Definition syncopated in American English