omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word"
Used in a Sentence
syncopate
How to use syncopate in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for syncopate.
Editorial note
*By swing I mean more than just syncopate with the rest of the band.
Examples4
Definitions2
Parts of speech1
Quick take
omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of syncopate gathered in one view.
modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for syncopate.
verb
omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word"
verb
modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat
Example sentences
*By swing I mean more than just syncopate with the rest of the band.
You can syncopate by altering an accent place while still on the same time.
I can read music, but I generally take a melody, syncopate it, and add my own harmonies and nuances as I play it, by ear.
I would also kill for something that can take a set of "target notes" and break them up/syncopate/add rests to produce good melodies, or take a base melody and suggest changes to spice it up.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use syncopate in a sentence?
*By swing I mean more than just syncopate with the rest of the band.
What does syncopate mean?
omit a sound or letter in a word; "syncopate a word"
What part of speech is syncopate?
syncopate is commonly used as verb.