Syncopation Meaning in English
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Definition
Syncopation is a musical term that means placing emphasis or accents on beats where you wouldn’t normally expect them, creating a unique rhythm. It often makes music feel lively or unexpected.
Usage & Nuances
'Syncopation' is mainly used in music but can also describe irregular rhythms in speech or poetry. Common in jazz, pop, and Latin music. Don't confuse with 'offbeat,' which is related but less specific. Usually uncountable ('a lot of syncopation'), though 'syncopations' appears in rare technical contexts.
Spanish: sincopaciónPortuguese (BR): síncope (música)Portuguese (PT): síncope (música)Chinese (Simplified): 切分音Chinese (Traditional): 切分音Hindi: सिंकपेशनArabic: سنكوبيشن (إزاحة الإيقاع)Bengali: সিঙ্কোপেশন - ছন্দের ব্যতিক্রমতা (সঙ্গীত)Russian: синкопацияJapanese: シンコペーションVietnamese: nhịp lạcKorean: 싱코페이션Turkish: senkopUrdu: سنکوپیشنIndonesian: sinkopasi