syncopation — a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 약박을 강조하여 정규 박자의 강세를 일시적으로 바꾸는 음악 기법
Korean pronunciation: **싱**코페이션
Example Sentences
- The drummer's syncopation was so confusing that even the metronome gave up and started dancing.
- Ragtime music is characterized by its distinctive syncopation in the melody.
- The students struggled to play the syncopation correctly until the teacher said 'Think of it as musical hiccups.'
syncopation
NOUN//ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪʃən//
a temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused typically by stressing the weak beat
a jazz drummer suddenly hits the drums on unexpected beats, creating an off-rhythm pattern that surprises everyone. His drumsticks strike the snare and cymbals at moments when the audience expects silence. The pianist next to him adjusts his playing to match the drummer's unexpected rhythm changes. The bass player in the background follows along, creating a completely new rhythmic feel. Other band members nod and smile as they adapt to the shifted beat pattern. the temporary displacement of the regular metrical accent in music caused by stressing the weak beat
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'syncope' meaning 'fainting' or 'loss of consciousness,' originally a medical term. In music, it describes when the normal beat 'faints' or temporarily disappears, creating an off-beat rhythm.
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📝Examples
“The drummer's syncopation was so confusing that even the metronome gave up and started dancing.”
“Ragtime music is characterized by its distinctive syncopation in the melody.”
“The students struggled to play the syncopation correctly until the teacher said 'Think of it as musical hiccups.'”
“Latin American music frequently employs syncopation to create its infectious groove.”
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