Syncopation — What Is It?
Syncopation shifts rhythmic emphasis to weak beats or off-beat positions.
Rhythm
Syncopation
Emphasis placed away from expected strong beats.
Syncopation shifts rhythmic emphasis to weak beats or off-beat positions.
Related Terms
♪BeatThe basic unit of regular musical pulse.›♪DownbeatThe first beat of a measure.›♪Eighth noteA note value half as long as a quarter note.›♪Half noteA note value lasting two quarter notes.›♪Quarter noteA common note value often used as the beat unit.›♪RestA symbol representing a measured silence.›
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