Syncopated is the past-participle of the word "to syncopize or to syncopate." There are two meanings of the word. Syncopated usually means "omitted a letter or sound in a word." For example, "bats" can be syncopated into "bat." The other meaning of "syncopated" has relevance in music.
"Syncopated" in music means, 'to modify a rhythm or a beat.' An act of stressing on a weak beat is known as "syncopation." Syncopated drumming is a type of drumming which is immensely popular in Southern California. It comprises of 4 principal instruments: a tenor drum, a snare, a bass and cymbals. The syncopated style of drumming is used for drum cadences and characteristically consists of sixteenth notes with heavy accents and big movements of arms for visual enhancement.
"Syncopated" in music means, 'to modify a rhythm or a beat.' An act of stressing on a weak beat is known as "syncopation." Syncopated drumming is a type of drumming which is immensely popular in Southern California. It comprises of 4 principal instruments: a tenor drum, a snare, a bass and cymbals. The syncopated style of drumming is used for drum cadences and characteristically consists of sixteenth notes with heavy accents and big movements of arms for visual enhancement.