Definition of Syncopate
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(v. t.) To contract, as a word, by taking one or more letters or syllables from the middle; as, \"Gloster\" is a syncopated form of \"Gloucester.\"
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(v. t.) To commence, as a tone, on an unaccented part of a measure, and continue it into the following accented part, so that the accent is driven back upon the weak part and the rhythm drags.
Synonyms of Syncopate
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Antonyms of Syncopate
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Homophones of Syncopate
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