adjective
- having a rhythm in which some beats that are usually stressed are not stressed and some that are usually not stressed are stressed
Usage: music
Examples
- The jazz band played a syncopated rhythm that made everyone want to dance.
- Her syncopated piano playing gave the classical piece a modern twist.
- The syncopated beat made it difficult for beginners to follow along.
- Ragtime music is known for its syncopated melodies.
- The drummer’s syncopated patterns added complexity to the song.
- Students struggled to clap along with the syncopated rhythm.