Syncopation

Pronunciation: /sɪŋkəˈpeɪʃən/

Definitions of syncopation

noun a musical technique that involves a deliberate disruption of the regular rhythm

Example Sentences

A1 I like the music with syncopation because it has a catchy rhythm.

A2 The dance instructor explained that syncopation adds a fun element to the routine.

B1 The jazz band's performance featured intricate syncopation that impressed the audience.

B2 The composer's use of syncopation in the symphony created a dynamic and engaging sound.

C1 The musician's mastery of syncopation was evident in their flawless performance.

C2 The drummer's intricate syncopation added depth and complexity to the band's music.

Examples of syncopation in a Sentence

formal The syncopation in the jazz piece added an intricate rhythm to the music.

informal I love how the syncopation in this song makes you want to dance.

slang The syncopation in that track is so catchy, it's stuck in my head.

figurative The syncopation of events in her life created a sense of unpredictability.

Grammatical Forms of syncopation

• past tense: syncopated
• plural: syncopations
• comparative: more syncopated
• superlative: most syncopated
• present tense: syncopates
• future tense: will syncopate
• perfect tense: has syncopated
• continuous tense: is syncopating
• singular: syncopation
• positive degree: syncopated
• infinitive: to syncopate
• gerund: syncopating
• participle: syncopating

Origin and Evolution of syncopation

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'syncopation' originated from the Latin word 'syncopatio' which means 'a cutting off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in music to describe a rhythmic technique that involves accenting off-beat notes, syncopation has since been adopted in various fields such as linguistics and poetry to describe a similar concept of disrupting the regular flow or pattern of a sequence.