syncopated
adjective
syn·co·pat·ed
ˈsiŋ-kə-ˌpā-təd 
ˈsin-
1
: cut short : abbreviated
2
: marked by or exhibiting syncopation
syncopated rhythm
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Rooted in syncopated beats and live performances, go-go has provided the soundtrack to countless DC block parties, political protests, and neighborhood gatherings.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
The novel’s jump cuts and syncopated rhythm, borrowed from the cinema and jazz music of the 1920s, mimic the street life of the city.
—David Blackbourn, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2019
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The production showcases Niniola’s vocals in a deep, ethereal way, joining in on a syncopated build up of beats, percussion and arps.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Sep. 2024
The novel’s jump cuts and syncopated rhythm, borrowed from the cinema and jazz music of the 1920s, mimic the street life of the city.
—David Blackbourn, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2019
With its patented sound blending rock, psychedelia, folk, jazz and other genres, and Garcia’s distinctive syncopated and melodic lead guitar runs, the Grateful Dead’s music remains one of the most identifiable of any band in history.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024
The production showcases Niniola’s vocals in a deep, ethereal way, joining in on a syncopated build up of beats, percussion and arps.
—Danny Klein, SPIN, 21 June 2024
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“Syncopated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syncopated. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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