Definition and Synonyms for Syncopate

Definition of Syncopate

1. Omit a sound or letter in a word Verb
2. Modify the rhythm by stressing or accenting a weak beat Verb

Semanticaly linked words with "syncopate"

Lexical Analysis for "syncopate"

syncope
Noun
derivation
1
1. (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in fo'c'sle' for forecastle')
syncopation
Noun
derivation
3
1. music (especially dance music) that has a syncopated rhythm
2. a musical rhythm accenting a normally weak beat
3. (phonology) the loss of sounds from within a word (as in fo'c'sle' for forecastle')
syncopator
Noun
derivation
1
1. a musician who plays syncopated jazz music (usually in a dance band)

Words Rhyme with syncopate

Etymology for syncopate

etymology syncopation
etymological origin of syncopatus [Latin]
is derived from syncopated
is derived from syncopates
is derived from syncopating