syncopated

Definition

  • adjective: of, relating to, or having a rhythm that stresses the weak beats instead of the strong beats
  • adjective: cut short
  • synonyms: abbreviated

Examples

  • a 'syncopated' melody/rhythm

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Hi. - Did you have a nice day today? - Not particularly. Got a present for you. Now back to Gene Krupa's syncopated style shortly. Why'd you do that? What else am I gonna do with my money? I wish you would've listened to this. I would've, except my record player doesn't work now. (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver