syncopation

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syncopation (enc)

Noun	1.	syncopation - (phonology) the loss of sounds in the interior of a word (as in `fo'c'sle' for `forecastle') syncope phonemics, phonology - the study of the sound system of a given language and the analysis and classification of its phonemes articulation - the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
	2.	syncopation - a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat musical rhythm, rhythm, beat - the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music; "the piece has a fast rhythm"; "the conductor set the beat"
	3.	syncopation - music (especially dance music) that has a syncopated rhythm music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

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