Dictionary

syncopated

adjective

of music : of, relating to, or having a rhythm that stresses the weak beats instead of the strong beats

Full Definition of SYNCOPATED

1
:  cut short :  abbreviated
2
:  marked by or exhibiting syncopation <syncopated rhythm>
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of SYNCOPATED

1665

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Browse

4 ENTRIES FOUND:
Next Word in the Dictionary: syncopated counterpointPrevious Word in the Dictionary: syncopateAll Words Near: syncopated
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears